Still Time to Get in on the Action - Salvation Army Has Room for You in the 'Ride for the Red Shield' Motorcycle Run

CARNEGIE, Pa., Aug. 27, 2009 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Salvation Army of Westmoreland County has room for you to ride. Slated for Saturday, September 5th, bike enthusiasts are invited to take part in the first annual "Ride for the Red Shield" Motorcycle Run. Helping to keep thousands of lives shielded from some of life's hardships, funds raised through this event will be used to support The Salvation Army of Westmoreland County's Red Shield Campaign.

The motorcycle run will begin and end at The Salvation Army's Delmont Service Center, located at 326 East Pittsburgh Street in Delmont. Fees are $30.00 per motorcycle and $10.00 per passenger. Lunch only is also available for family and friends at a cost of $5.00 each. Children under age seven are free. Ride for the Red Shield is a Scrabble Scramble Ride and prizes will be awarded for Best Bike, Most Original Paintjob, and Best Club Representation.

For more information call Melissa Dunlap, The Salvation Army's Resource Development Manager at 724-216-8033 or e-mail melissa_dunlap@use.salvationarmy.org. To register, make checks payable to The Salvation Army Westmoreland County Red Shield Campaign and mail to: The Salvation Army; Attention: Melissa Dunlap; 700 North Bell Avenue; Carnegie, PA 15106.

Both a church and a social service organization, The Salvation Army began in London, England in 1865. Today, it provides critical services in 118 countries worldwide. The 28-county Western Pennsylvania Division serves thousands of needy families through a wide variety of support services. To learn more about The Salvation Army in Western Pennsylvania, log onto www.salvationarmy-wpa.org. The Salvation Army . . . Doing the most good . . . for the most people . . . in the most need.