At the third annual Salt Lake City Ride for Kids®, 150 motorcyclists and supporters contributed $28,550 for childhood brain tumor research and family support.
The ride left from This is the Place Heritage Park with a police escort, climbing the heights of Emigration Canyon, elevation 7,000 feet. The route featured truly spectacular long range views of massive rock formations and several reservoirs.
When the riders reached the shade trees of Morgan City Park, they participated in a powerful Celebration of Life program. The stars of the day were five local brain tumor patients, including 6-year-old Jimmy and Paul, 8, who is learning Braille.
"Thanks for all you've done to give us hope so all the other kids don't have to go through what I've been through," said Lindsey, 21, a PBTF scholarship recipient.
The event's top individual fundraisers were Walter and Donna Young of Elko, Nev., with $9,013. Members of GWRRA NV Chapter H turned in $10,558 to become the top club, and the top motorcycle business was Kruzers of Spring Creek, Nev., with $10,558.
Brett Hodges of Elko, Nev., won the grand prize, a brand-new Honda motorcycle.
Many thanks to the volunteers of the local task force, led by Shelley and Spero Politis, for putting together a great day for the kids.
