The fourth annual Las Vegas Ride for Kids® saw a 78 percent increase over last year's event, raising $98,370 for the PBTF on Oct. 5.
Gorgeous weather greeted the 550 motorcyclists and supporters at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. A police escort led the riders to Blue Diamond, Nev., passing the stunning Red Rock Canyon and desert mountains along the way.
Eight local brain tumor survivors were honored as Ride for Kids "stars" during the Celebration of Life program. The fundraisers heard from them all, including 4-year-old Brooke, Tobin, 16, and two PBTF scholarship recipients, Alex and Devin.
Pediatric oncologist Dr. Jonathan Bernstein thanked the motorcyclists for their hard work. "Without your generosity these research grants would not be available and a lot of the new treatments would not have been developed," he said.
Top fundraiser honors went to Heinz and Lisa Lauer of Las Vegas, who raised $17,237. The Desert Riders Club was the top chapter/club with $17,493, and the customers of Carter Powersports of Las Vegas made it the top motorcycle dealer with $35,630 in contributions. The grand prize Honda motorcycle went to Heinz Lauer.
A big thank-you went to the 2008 task force leaders, Charli and Dave Carter, Tammy and Ron Palmer, and Susan Clift, along with their terrific volunteers.
Read about the 2007 event!
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