It seems there has been some confusion concerning the name "Papaw". Please let it be known that Ralph "Papaw" Smith of the Riley Smith Foundation and Steve "Papaw" Pyatte of Frankenstein 1931 are not the same person. 

We would like to apologize for any misunderstanding or confusion this may have caused.

Here at Papaws Palace/Riley Smith Foundation we are focusing on (SMA) Spinal Muscular Atrophy and helping (FSMA) Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy. We are trying to raise money for a cure for this deadly disease.

Steve "Papaw" Pyatte of Abate & Frankenstein 1931 is a very very dear friend and we support him as he has made wonderful progress and changes for children less fortunate in this world.

Especially for Nathan & PJ Milto who suffer with Batten disease. Thanks to Steve Papaw Pyatte and many other motorcyclists and their efforts, hard work, and dedication, they have became part of history in assisting Nathan's battle Foundation in the development of a cure for late Infantile Batten disease in a five year period.

Here at Papaws Palace/Riley Smith Foundation we are looking forward to working with Steve "Papaw" Pyatte on our ride next year 2005 benefiting the Riley Smith Foundation and (FSMA) Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

Please visit Steve Papaw Pyatte at www.frankenstein1931.com and lets all work together to help all of the children less fortunate in this world. 

Sincerely 

Teresa M. Smith
President