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MOTORCYCLES: Ann Arbor Ride For Kids Raises $91,000

13 September 1999

On a beautiful Sunday morning on August 29, more than 400 motorcycles and 650
participants raised $91,000, an increase of $10,000 over 1998, at the annual Ann
Arbor Ride for Kids.

The motorcyclists were first treated to their best ride ever as they gathered at
Domino's Farms in Ann Arbor Michigan and then toured the countryside of Ann
Arbor.  Ten local law officers on motorcycles as well as numerous squad cars led
the way and assured a safe and fun ride.

Nancy Stanton bravely shared with the participants how special the event was to
her son Paul, who died December 28, 1999 from complications of his reoccurring
brain tumor.  Paul was the first ever Ride for Kids poster child to obtain his
motorcycle license and participate on his own motorcycle in the ride.  And
mother Mary Magnum shared the joy of having 6 year old LeAnn off of chemotherapy
for the first time in 4 years.

The race for top fund raiser was extremely tight.  Congratulations to Robert and
Dianne Tebedo who raised $3,720. Bob and Carol Marquis,  who raised $3,600,
brought tears to the eyes of all as they described how last year they had raised
funds by asking that instead of wedding presents, that funds be given to the
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation of the US. They were followed closely by Lew
and Linda Randall with $3,556 and David Reed with $3,360. The number five fund
raiser was Don Shields with $2,950.

The Cycle Conservation Club was the top club, bringing $11,077.50 to the event.
The number two organization was the General Motors Powertrain Riders for Kids
with their donations of $9,431.  The Michigan GWRRA members were out in force,
representing positions three, four and five were Michigan GWRRA chapters G2 -
$7,979.30, V - $7,171, and H2 - $4,445.  Congratulations to Central Michigan
Motorsports of Mount Pleasant, Michigan; the top dealer, with its riders
bringing $8,974.

Congratulations to Task Force Leaders Bill and Kathy Chapin, and Bob and Sue
Lorenz for a fantastic flawless event.
The next Ride for Kids is in Enumclaw, Washington on September 12.

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