Motorcyclists’ hearts are as big as the Lone Star State””just ask any of the 13 young brain tumor survivors who attended yesterday’s Houston Ride for Kids®. The area’s 20th ride for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation® (PBTF) raised $321,675. Hundreds of bikes left the Humble Civic Center on a warm morning with many of those survivors in the lead. After passing farms and woodlands, the 660 participants learned more about their reasons for riding: Ava, Calvin, Dylan, Ethan, Garrett, Jake, Josh, Javier, Kaitlyn, Leon, Michael A., Michael G., and Nick. Six-year-old Ava said she tells people she’s a miracle when they ask her about herself. Added Michael G., 16, “It’s hard on us kids, but harder on our families.” Ride for Kids® helps families by funding support programs and medical research. “The PBTF is a first-rate organization, and they provide more funding for pediatric brain tumor research than any other organization,” said Dr. Will Parsons of Texas Children’s Hospital. “Without people like all of you here today, that wouldn’t be possible.” The top fundraisers were: Individuals: Steve & Judy Ferguson, $43,269 Motorcycle club/chapter: GWRRA TX-C, $87,026 Non-motorcycle group: In memory of Gene Brady $17,750 Motorcycle business: Bob Lunsford’s Northwest Honda, $227,109 Donated Ride for Kids® drawing prizes went to Wayne Zielke (Honda motorcycle); Britt & Debbie Grieger (AGV helmet); and Steve & Judy Ferguson (Dunlop tire, Tourmaster luggage and Cardo Scala Rider). Houston’s local task force did a great job organizing the ride. The volunteers were led by Ronnie Lunsford and Steve and Judy Ferguson. About the PBTF Ride for Kids® Ride for Kids® supports the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation® (PBTF) by funding medical research and family support programs. We thank our presenting sponsor, Honda Riders Club of America, and our national insurance sponsor, GEICO. The next Ride for Kids® events are on Sunday, May 6 in Los Angeles and North Carolina’s Triangle Area. Learn more at www.rideforkids.org or call 800-253-6530.