Call Sam Chopper Shop - Winner Award (Detroit)

You're INVITED to ATTEND!

Our own Dave Boyko (Chapter Safety Officer) has won this year's Call Sam Chopper Shop raffle - a custom bagger motorcycle!

He will be awarded the bike at the VOAMI (Volunteers of America - Michigan) facility in Detroit, during a ceremony for veterans, starting at noon.

• 253 E Milwaukee St, Detroit, MI 48202

BACKGROUND:

The Call Sam Chopper Shop Season 5 raffle prize was a custom-built performance bagger motorcycle created by Bad Pig Customs in Hazel Park, Michigan. The build was documented online and raffled off to support Michigan veterans through Volunteers of America Michigan (VOAMI).

🏍️ About the Raffle Prize

Type: Custom performance bagger motorcycle
Builder: Bad Pig Customs (Hazel Park, MI)
Host: Darren McCarty (former Detroit Red Wings player)
Sponsor: Sam Bernstein Law Firm
Beneficiary: Volunteers of America Michigan (VOAMI)
Purpose: Raise funds for housing, food, and transportation for Michigan veterans

🔧 How the Bike Was Built

Build Process: Documented across multiple episodes on YouTube and social media

Customization Highlights:

Unique frame and bodywork
Custom paint job (featured in Episode 5)
Performance upgrades tailored for bagger style

Community Involvement: Fans could follow each step and attend events to see the bike in person

🎟️ Raffle Details

Season: 5 (2025)
Ticket Sales: Available online and at motorcycle events across Michigan
Winner Announcement: Concluded in late 2025
Proceeds: 100% of raffle ticket sales went directly to VOAMI

💡 Impact

Over $109,000 raised across seasons
Supports vital services for veterans including housing, food, and transportation
Builds community engagement through motorcycle culture and charitable outreach

Link:  https://www.voami.org/chopper-raffle/

This event is FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC.