Mississippi, Texas motorcyclists Raise $62,000 for the PBTF
Asheville, NC, October 29, 2014 --(PR.com)-- Ride for Kids motorcyclists in Mississippi and Texas raised more than $62,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on Oct. 26.
More than 400 riders attended the events to honor the Stars, local children with brain tumors: Caiden, Caitlyn Bree, Chris, Heaven, Jocelyn, Katelyn, Katie, Mackenzi, Matt, Otoniel, Prisca and Sutton.
“The Ride for Kids makes us feel like we are a part of one big family. Together we are all trying to fight this terrible disease,” Mackenzi’s mom, Laura, told the riders. “We can’t thank all of you enough for making us feel at home.”
Making life better for Ride for Kids Stars is the reason motorcyclists across the country ride for the PBTF, which funds medical research and family support programs to help eliminate the challenges of childhood brain tumors.
The events are still collecting donations online at www.rideforkids.org. Fundraisers will receive incentive credit through Nov. 26.
About Ride for Kids
Ride for Kids is a national series of motorcycle charity events that raise awareness and funds for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, the world's largest nonprofit funder of research into one of the deadliest forms of childhood cancer. The Ride for Kids program also funds free educational resources and college scholarships for brain tumor survivors. More than 28,000 children in the United States are living with the diagnosis of a brain tumor, and 13 more cases are identified each day. American Honda is the presenting sponsor of Ride for Kids. Other national supporters include GEICO and Cycle World magazine. To ride with us to cure the kids, call 800-253-6530 or go to www.rideforkids.org.
More than 400 riders attended the events to honor the Stars, local children with brain tumors: Caiden, Caitlyn Bree, Chris, Heaven, Jocelyn, Katelyn, Katie, Mackenzi, Matt, Otoniel, Prisca and Sutton.
“The Ride for Kids makes us feel like we are a part of one big family. Together we are all trying to fight this terrible disease,” Mackenzi’s mom, Laura, told the riders. “We can’t thank all of you enough for making us feel at home.”
Making life better for Ride for Kids Stars is the reason motorcyclists across the country ride for the PBTF, which funds medical research and family support programs to help eliminate the challenges of childhood brain tumors.
The events are still collecting donations online at www.rideforkids.org. Fundraisers will receive incentive credit through Nov. 26.
About Ride for Kids
Ride for Kids is a national series of motorcycle charity events that raise awareness and funds for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, the world's largest nonprofit funder of research into one of the deadliest forms of childhood cancer. The Ride for Kids program also funds free educational resources and college scholarships for brain tumor survivors. More than 28,000 children in the United States are living with the diagnosis of a brain tumor, and 13 more cases are identified each day. American Honda is the presenting sponsor of Ride for Kids. Other national supporters include GEICO and Cycle World magazine. To ride with us to cure the kids, call 800-253-6530 or go to www.rideforkids.org.
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Mary O. Ratcliffe
800-253-6530
www.rideforkids.org
Mary O. Ratcliffe
800-253-6530
www.rideforkids.org
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