Las Vegas motorcyclists make a difference
The seventh Las Vegas Ride for Kids® raised $53,543 for the PBTF on a warm, sunny October morning.
Starting at Las Vegas International Speedway, riders toured back roads west of the city before meeting at Town Square for the Celebration of Life program. There the 460 participants heard from local brain tumor survivors Devin, Tobin, Hannah, Cheyenne, Nicole, Brandon, Bradley, Jaxson, Alex, and Nico.
“We have to live with [brain tumors] because we have to…you guys are here and have raised all this money because you want to,” said Alex. “Speaking for myself and all the other survivors up here, we thank you so much.”
Pediatric oncologist Jonathan Bernstein, director of the Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada, told the fundraisers about how research is changing lives.
The top contributors in Las Vegas were:
- Individual: Rob Mancini, $3,859
- Motorcycle club/chapter: Desert Riders, $5,922
- Motorcycle business: Customers of Carter Powersports, $14,533
Donated Ride for Kids® drawing prizes went to Tobin Volberding (Honda motorcycle); Judy Owen (AGV helmet); Thomas Lapeyrouse (Dunlop tire); Peggy Sanders (Tourmaster luggage); and Jon Casavant (Cardo Systems headset).
This event was planned by many local volunteers, led this year by Bill Gaither, Tami Belt, Frank and Linda Kostelac, and Tammy and James Richardson. Ride with us next year on Sunday, Sept. 30.
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.
