Motorcyclists in North Carolina’s Research Triangle
celebrated seven years of
Ride for Kids® by raising
2010 Total---> $114,735
The ride began on a warm, sunny morning at Jordan Lake State Recreation Area outside of Raleigh, where the 825 participants included 10 brain tumor survivors. These children shared their stories during the Celebration of Life program after the ride.
“Thank you for coming out, it is really a big help to us kids,” said 10-year-old Nicholas. Lt. Steven Maynor is one of the many local law enforcement officers who escort the ride. “The first Ride for Kids grabbed my heart, so we take our personal time off to be here. We look forward to it every year,” he said.
The riders also heard from Dr. Robert Wechsler-Reya, a researcher at the PBTF Institute at Duke University. Another special guest was Bob Dumas of G105, home of the Bob’s Buddies radiothon.
The top fundraisers were:
- Individuals: Roland & Katelyn Cargill, $6,660
- Club/Chapter: Bayer Crop Science, $33,990
- Motorcycle Business: Triangle Cycles, $38,192
The Triangle Ride for Kids® task force members and other volunteers worked hard all year to make this event a great success.
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