Despite
wildfires near Albuquerque, motorcyclists rode to support children with
brain tumors in the area’s sixth Ride for Kids®. The event raised
$61,700 for the PBTF.
The cool morning air gave way to warm,
hazy weather as the ride left from the Mesa del Sol Fields at Journal
Pavilion. Participants traveled over the Land of Enchantment’s beautiful
desert roads before returning for the Celebration of Life.
Local
brain tumor survivors Megan, Jaiden, Sage, Danielle, Laureen, Matthew
H., Simmie, Taylor, and PBTF scholarship recipient Matthew E. inspired
the 150 participants. Sage’s mom, Jennifer, thanked the motorcyclists
“for being here to help ensure that no other families have to go through
this.”
The event’s leading fundraisers were:
• Individuals: Tom & Donna Mitchell, $10,522
• Club/Chapter: GWRRA NM-W, $14,327
• Motorcycle Business: Accessory Pit, $25,571
Albuquerque’s
drawing prize winners were: Rick Howell (Honda motorcycle); Cheri Casey
(Dunlop tire); Jerry Valdez (AGV helmet); Drew Marto (Tourmaster gift
certificate) and Tom Mitchell (Cardo Systems headset).
Many
thanks to the local task force, led by Rick and Lynda Howell, Ted and
Kathy Bates, and Jackie Cooke, for organizing a great day out for the
kids.
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.
