The 16th annual Dual Sport Ride for Kids® in San Bernardino, Calif., was a huge success, raising more than $82,800 for the PBTF.
The 270 dual sport riders and supporters who gathered on a sunny morning at Glen Helen Raceway enjoyed a delicious pancake breakfast before the Celebration of Life program. Three young men talked about their experiences as brain tumor survivors.
Bryan, 16, is a desert racer who rode in the event, the first "star" to do so. Trent, 14, is looking forward to his summer job. "Thank you for raising as much money as you are for kids like me with brain tumors," Trent told the appreciative crowd.
The program was followed by a thrilling ride through the wilds of San Bernardino National Forest. This unique Ride for Kids® event treated riders to 90 miles of remote trails that are normally closed to off-road traffic.
The event raised a total of $82,844. The top individual fundraiser was Eric Bondis of La Mirada, Calif., who brought $9,500 in donations. The Orange County Dualies raised $54,765 to be the top club/chapter, while the top motorcycle business was Beaumont Honda with $49,455 in customer contributions. Robert Torgerson of Canyon Country, Calif., won the grand-prize Honda motorcycle.
Big thanks went to the local task force, led by Jim and Roberta Woods, Paul Flanders and Buddy Percin. They and their hardworking event volunteers made the event special for the kids and riders alike.
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