Rob Hoyt doesn't want to see any lost causes.

That's the grim inevitability, said the president of the Inland Northwest Bikers Against Child Abuse, when an abused child doesn't receive nurturing, therapy and support.

Everything his group of motorcycle-enthusiast Good Samaritans strives to provide.

"Most kids in that state are sad, intimidated," Hoyt said. "We step in and try to get rid of that fear and intimidation from that predator. Make them feel they're part of something."

The nonprofit has helped many children cope with traumatic experiences, he said.

But there are more that need help.

"We're not involved in a lot (of current cases), because a lot of people don't know we exist," he said.

So they're going to ride.

The organization will hold a 100-mile motorcycle ride through North Idaho this Saturday, with the aim of drawing attention to child abuse and BACA's efforts.

"That's what it's all about, to build that awareness so people do know that we're here," Hoyt said.

Registration for the ride will start at 10 a.m. at Cruisers Bar and Grill in Stateline. The bikes will depart at 11:30, and trace a route through Spokane and Kootenai County cities and wind back up to Stateline around 5 p.m.

The ride will follow with an auction and raffle at Cruisers.

A $5 donation is requested to join the ride. All proceeds from the day's activities will help fund BACA's efforts, like providing therapy for children involved in abuse cases, accompanying them to court and meeting with them anytime they feel alone or scared.

"They get a little bit of their childhood back," Hoyt said. "Perhaps they learn they don't have to be afraid of adults, though it was an adult that mistreated them before."

Hoyt hopes to see 150 or more attend.

At the front of the pack, co-leading the ride, will be Steve Groene, father of Slade, Dylan and Shasta Groene who were victimized by serial killer Joseph Duncan.

Groene is impressed with BACA's mission, he said. He wants folks to wake up to the needs of abused children.

"It's easy to turn a blind eye and think, 'That could never happen to me,' but my family proved that this can happen to anyone, anywhere, anytime," Groene said.

Groene lost his two sons in Duncan's attack on his family. His daughter was tortured but survived.

"Most (abused children) need support, whether financially, emotionally, spiritually," Groene said. "More people need to get on board with this kind of cause."

Folks who can't attend the ride can donate money or raffle items, join BACA or get more information by calling 457-2064 or e-mailing baca.inw@live.com.

BACA, a chartered member of an international organization, is connected to children by referrals from groups like Court Appointed Special Advocates and Child Protection Services. The organization only helps in situations when there is a court case, Hoyt said.

BACA has also rallied around Groene's campaign for a national one-strike law for violent sex offenders, spelled out at onestrikeforlife.com.

Every child needs someone looking out for them, Hoyt said.

"We can be there. We can have somebody there for them," he said.