Motorcyclists contribute more than $35,000 in Utah
August 15, 2011
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Sada gives the sign of approval for the Utah ride.
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Utah's young brain tumor survivors had some powerful allies on their
side on Saturday, Aug. 15. Motorcyclists brought $35,247 in donations to
the area's seventh Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation® Ride for Kids® on
Saturday, Aug. 13.
This Is the Place Heritage Park in Salt Lake
City was the start point for the ride, which was led by eight local
brain tumor survivors — Sada, Jimmy, Lynzi, Brayden, Brian, Zoe, and PBTF
college scholarship recipients Holli and Kimberly.
The riders
climbed to the top of Emigration Canyon on their way to the Celebration
of Life at Riverside Park in Morgan City. Mayor Jim Egbert and
Councilwoman Shelley Betts welcomed the crowd of 175, and everyone
listened intently as the young people talked about their lives.
“I cannot thank you enough, your volunteering means more than you
will ever know,” said Holli. Added 11-year-old Sada, “Thanks for
bringing the motorcycles, they are really fun. I like the wind in my
face.”
Top fundraisers at the event were:
- Individual: Max Maxedon, $9,059
- Club/Chapter: Members of GWRRA NV-H, $9,103
- Motorcycle Business: Customers of Tri City Performance, $11,064
Donated drawing prizes went to Justin Barnard (Honda motorcycle);
Dennis Price (AGV helmet); Mike Miller (Dunlop tire); Kelly Nelson
(Tourmaster luggage); and Brett Hedges (Cardo Systems headset).
Byron
and Debbie Quick and Carol and Harvey Dean led the volunteer team that
organized this year’s event. Ride with us next year on Saturday, Aug. 12.
Ride for Kids®
302 Ridgefield Ct.
Asheville, NC 28806
828-665-6891
800-253-6530
828-665-6894 (fax)
e-mail: info@rideforkids.org
website: rideforkids.org
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