Ride for Kids 2008

[Uesque]

Hello All and it's time for my annual plea for the Ride for Kids.

The Ride For Kids benefits the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and has rides scheduled all over the country. It is extremely well managed and organized, with a police escort and closed course in most locations. The foundation itself works on a shoestring so all the money goes to the kids, but they still put on a very impressive ride.

I got involved because my sister is a 17 year survivor of a brain tumor, and I have a 3 year old cousin currently waging his own battle.

Please try to attend a ride in your area. Your support benefits real people who are really important to me.

If you can't make any of these, not to worry. You can still sponsor me! http://www.firstgiving.com/tomharvey2008

Ride Schedule:

January 13, 2008 South Florida Road Ride

April 20, 2008 Albuquerque, NM Road Ride

April 27, 2008 Houston, TX Road Ride

May 4, 2008 Triangle Area, NC Road Ride

May 4, 2008 Los Angeles, CA Road Ride

June 1, 2008 Atlanta, GA Road Ride

June 1, 2008 Richmond, VA Road Ride

June 8, 2008 Colorado Road Ride

June 8, 2008 Southern California Dual Sport

June 8, 2008 Cleveland, OH Road Ride

June 21, 2008 Knoxville, TN Road Ride

June 29, 2008 San Francisco, CA Road Ride

July 13, 2008 Indiana Road Ride

July 20, 2008 Minnesota Road Ride

July 20, 2008 Chicagoland, IL Road Ride

July 20, 2008 Utica, NY Road Ride

July 26, 2008 Marysville, OH Road Ride

July 27, 2008 Kansas City, KS Road Ride

August 3, 2008 Wisconsin Road Ride

August 3, 2008 Hudson Valley, NY Road Ride

August 10, 2008 Pittsburgh Road Ride

August 16, 2008 Utah Road Ride

August 17, 2008 New England Road Ride

August 24, 2008 Michigan Road Ride / Dual Sport

August 24, 2008 Asheville, NC Road Ride

September 7, 2008 Puget Sound, WA Road Ride

September 14, 2008 Birmingham, AL Road Ride

September 21, 2008 Baltimore/Washington, DC Road Ride

September 21, 2008 St. Louis, MO Road Ride

September 21, 2008 Philadelphia, PA Road Ride

October 5, 2008 Sacramento, CA Road Ride

October 5, 2008 Dallas/Fort Worth, TX Road Ride

October 5, 2008 Las Vegas, NV Road Ride

October 12, 2008 Phoenix, AZ Road Ride

October 19, 2008 San Diego, CA Road Ride

October 19, 2008 Louisiana Road Ride

November 2, 2008 Sarasota, FL Road Ride

http://www.pbtfus.org/rideforkids/

[captainblacksheep]

yea man, sounds great. i live in rochester, ny. ill try to make the two new york runs and hopefully the philly run. just wondering though hows the turnout?

[bob weeks]

yes we will be riding in TX. Oct. 5th one of our group is very in voled in this also we ride each year .we all give our support to the kids we can ,toy run ,
we also raise money for kids at saint Judi hospital each year where they treat kids that cant afford to pay ,and have little chance to get better,I know it is hard seeing those kids knowing they may not be here next year ,we donate here but good luck on your ride be safe ,Biker Bob :D :D smile at the kid for me !!!Biker Bob

[Uesque]

yea man, sounds great. i live in rochester, ny. ill try to make the two new york runs and hopefully the philly run. just wondering though hows the turnout?

It depends on the city. Pittsburgh gets 3-400 bikes and raises $50-60K. Some rides get more bikes and are over $200K.

[Uesque]

yes we will be riding in TX. Oct. 5th one of our group is very in voled in this also we ride each year .we all give our support to the kids we can ,toy run ,
we also raise money for kids at saint Judi hospital each year where they treat kids that cant afford to pay ,and have little chance to get better,I know it is hard seeing those kids knowing they may not be here next year ,we donate here but good luck on your ride be safe ,Biker Bob :D :D smile at the kid for me !!!Biker Bob

Here's my "kid" sister. I think I posted the link before, but hey, I'm a proud big brother.

http://wp.medina-gazette.com/2007/07/16/uncategorized/i-realize-how-lucky-i-am-former-mvp-runner-lindy-harvey-love-shares-her-story-about-her-ordeal-with-a-brain-tumor/

[Boots]

Thanks for the link / info

[threelilloves]

I'm the "kid sister". That link hasn't expired. The extremely long length just screws up the link. If you copy and paste wp2.medina-gazette.com adding a www in front of it and search on Lindy Harvey, it will be #3 on the list.

Corrected Link: http://wp2.medina-gazette.com/2007/07/16/uncategorized/i-realize-how-lucky-i-am-former-mvp-runner-lindy-harvey-love-shares-her-story-about-her-ordeal-with-a-brain-tumor

[Uesque]

Oh man, we've got to tighten up the membership standards in here.

[Uesque]

Here's an update from his Mom:

"It is that time again, Zack had his scan on Wednesday. The tumor is still showing stable. So we are good to go on with this treatment.

He is doing well, although,we had a scare last Sunday. He woke up and would not stand or walk for me and was in severe pain when we would hold him. We went down to Children's and they admitted him for a scan the next morning. He ended up getting diagnosed with toxic synovitus. This is a condition affecting children that causes hip pain. The best news we could have heard that day. We were very scared. The Lord never lets you get too complacent with your life. Another day and another blessing."

This is why we ride. He is still with us due to a brand new treatment that wouldn't be possible without organizations like the PBTF.

[grizfyrfyter]

i will definately be at the sac ride on Oct 5th! thanks for the heads up!