The sixth annual St. Louis Ride for Kids® was another winner, raising $69,780 for the kids on a cool, crisp morning in Cottleville, Mo.
The 325 motorcyclists and supporters gathered at St. Charles Community College. The police-escorted ride traveled through the back country roads of St. Charles County before returning to the college for the Celebration of Life program.
Eleven local brain tumor patients, including 3-year-old Beau and PBTF scholar Ashley, 20, shared their inspiring stories with the crowd. Their presence was proof of the difference motorcyclists' fundraising makes. PBTF research grant recipient Dr. Josh Rubin said, "I can't tell you how excited we are with the advances we're making in research."
The David Piel Family took top fundraiser honors with $6,760. Christians in Action of Waterloo, Ill., raised $4,215 to be the top club. The top motorcycle business was Niehaus Cyles of Litchfield, Ill., with $14,342. Debby Biddlingmeier of Troy, Mo., won the grand-prize Honda motorcycle.
Special thanks went to the St. Louis event task force, led by Mary and Greg Hoette, Angie and Norm Riekena, Lorrie and John Lehmann, and visitation leaders Janet and Wayne Shirk. They and their hardworking volunteers made it an unforgettable day for the kids.
