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MEDIA ADVISORY
South Bend, Indiana – Sunday, July 12, 2009
WHAT: Hundreds of motorcyclists riding together through the scenic countryside in a visually stunning column, beginning and ending at Pinhook Park in South Bend. Their goal is to raise money for research into pediatric brain tumors, which are the deadliest type of childhood cancer. The leisurely ride is escorted by South Bend, St Joseph & LaPorte County police. It will culminate with a Celebration of Life program featuring onstage interviews with local childhood brain tumor survivors and award presentations to top fundraising chapters/clubs, individuals and motorcycle businesses. Special Ride For Kids® premiums will be distributed, and there will be a drawing for the grand-prize—a brand-new Honda motorcycle! Enjoy free coffee and pastries for breakfast and a light lunch at the end point. Proceeds of the event benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s medical research grants and family support programs. The Ride for Kids® program has raised more than $50 million to find the cause of and cure for childhood brain tumors. Research supported by the PBTF has led to treatments that are extending the lives of children afflicted with brain tumors. WHEN: Sunday, July 12, 2009 Registration starts at 8 a.m. EST and closes at 9:45 a.m. EST Ride leaves at 10 a.m. EST sharp, rain or shine WHERE: Pinhook Park 2801 Riverside Dr. South Bend, IN 46616 WHO: Local pediatric brain tumor patients, their parents, local and national organizers of the Ride for Kids® event, local doctors and/or medical researchers, and hundreds of participating motorcyclists will be available for interviews at the Celebration of Life closing ceremonies.
For additional information, visit
www.indianarideforkids.org
on the web or
the local media coordinator, Georgia Ford at 219-324-6081. |
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