Albuquerque’s fifth Ride for Kids® raised $71,048 on a day of sun and wind in the New Mexico desert. Over 300 people met at the Pavilion for a stunningly beautiful ride through the Land of Enchantment.
Local brain tumor survivors Danielle, Ivan, Jaiden, Kristina, Laureen, Megan and Sage were the stars of the event, and told their stories during the Celebration of Life program that followed the ride.
The crowd also heard from Jessica Wiggins, who counsels families coping with pediatric cancer. “Children with these tumors are brave and strong, despite the challenges they face in their daily lives,” she said.
Sage’s mother, Jennifer, thanked the riders by saying, “You are the mountains and the stars in the sky to us.”
One of those riders was D.J. Jones, the first woman to travel all 50 states on the same motorcycle.
Special recognition went to the people and organizations that raised the most funds. The leaders in each category were:
• Individuals: Tom & Donna Mitchell, $10,265
• Club/Chapter: Land of Enchantment BMW, $18,991
• Motorcycle Business: Accessory Pit, $44,809
A multitude of volunteers organized the Albuquerque event and made sure it ran smoothly. Many thanks go to these dedicated individuals for their commitment to the kids.
Read about the 2009 ride.
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