Rockin’ and rollin’ in Cleveland

The Cleveland Ride for Kids® continues to smash records, raising 11 percent more this year for a total of $78,861.

More than 450 people turned out for the ride, which began at Rocky River High School. Brain tumor survivors Ryan, Emily, Josh, D.J., Lindy, Lucy, Amie, Jeff, Becca, Anna and Ashley were the stars of the day. Many of them accompanied the ride through Cleveland Metroparks to Woodridge Middle School in Peninsula.

After the ride, these young people had the opportunity to share their stories with the crowd. Another special guest was pediatric oncologist Tanya M. Tekautz of the Cleveland Clinc Hospitals, who said, “We are making great strides with the funds you raise, but there is still a long way to go.”

Leading the fundraising efforts in Cleveland were:
•    Individual: Bill Ward, in memory of his daughter, Olivia, $7,200
•    Club/Chapter: Women on Wheels Rumble Pack, $8,160
•    Motorcycle Business: Sills Motor Sales, $13,000

The drawing prize winners in Cleveland were: Cindy Duperow (Honda motorcycle); Gary Weyer (Dunlop tire); Bill Ward (Tourmaster gift certificate) and James Hodges (Cardo Systems headset).

The local task force, led by Ruth and David Ostoich and Frank Strack, worked hard all year on this great event. Next year the ride will leave from a new start point in Independence, Ohio.

START NOW IN YOUR FUND RAISING EFFORTS FOR NEXT YEAR'S RIDE
AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF A CHILD

Go to www.clevelandrideforkids.org for more information about the
RIDE FOR KIDS ride on JUNE 2012
and other fundraising ideas and opportunities.

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