With the 30th annual Biketoberfest falling on the heels of Hurricane Ian making its landfall, some annual attendees are doing their best to ensure this year’s festivities are about giving back to those still trying to recover.

Longtime Volusia County resident Constance Jones and some of her closest friends have been collecting donations for families affected by storm damage.

“I’ve been speechless,” said Jones while describing the effects she’s seen left behind by Ian. She has already helped coordinate a bus full of supplies she helped pass out on Wednesday.

On the same day as her 70th birthday, she connected with bikers, hoping to gain more support for relief efforts.

“Come on down, have a good time, and be supportive. Listen to what these people are saying that have gone through this hurricane,” she said.

Overall, she and her friends collected about $700 in donations that will all go toward recovery efforts. Service and giving back aren’t new ideas for Jones. Throughout the year, she runs a nonprofit centered on helping children with special needs.

“Now, have you been affected, asked Jones while checking in with local vendors at Boot Hill Saloon.”

Once Jones realized families in Volusia County were struggling with the aftermath of Ian, she knew her next mission would involve collecting and distributing items needed to bounce back from any storm damage.

The Children R Our Future founder says she’ll do her best to reach as many bikers as possible and inform them about families working to put the recent storm behind them.

“I grew up in the biker life, but right now, we’re hurting,” she concluded.