The seventh Kansas City Ride for Kids® raised $39,050 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation® yesterday.
Over 200 enthusiastic motorcyclists and other supporters came to Johnson Community College in Overland Park on a hot, muggy day to show nine local brain tumor survivors how much they care.
Those “stars” were Collins, Ben, J.T., Carter, Noah, Elizabeth, Jake, Xander and Dorene. Many of them accompanied the ride through Heritage Park, past beautiful horse farms and historic old homesteads, and around Lake Olathe.
Back at the college, the riders heard personal stories from the stars, their parents and a local pediatrician, Dr. Richard Shore of Children’s Mercy Hospital.
Nine-year-old survivor Noah spoke for many when he said, “Thank you all riders. We appreciate you and hope you will come back next year.”
Many people contributed to the ride total, and the leading fundraisers were:
- Individuals: Gary & Mary Droege, $6,740
- Club/Chapter: Motorcycle Touring Assn. MO-1, $7,783
- Motorcycle Business: Hub Cycle, $7,968
Thanks also went to the local volunteer task force, led by Jeff Griswold and Darren Marshall. Read about the 2009 ride
Plan a fundraiser:Each state requires PBTF to approve your fundraiser, so contact us early in your planning process. The first step is to complete our fundraising application.
