Motorcyclists bring more than $50,000 to Knoxville Ride for Kids® Riders in Knoxville, Tenn., gave generously to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation® (PBTF) yesterday, contributing $50,442 at the area’s 11th Ride for Kids®. The day was hot and humid, but the crowd of 200 at Pellissippi State Community College enthusiastically cheered Ride for Kids® stars Jimmy, Jessica M., Jessica S., Haley, Stanton, Dawn, and Hannah. Many of these brain tumor survivors joined the ride through the countryside, then told the fundraisers about themselves. “I’m in my second year of pre-med and am looking forward to giving back,” said Stanton, 19. The riders also heard from Dr. Ray Pais and Dr. Susan Spiller, pediatric oncologists from East Tennessee Childrens Hospital. “The children benefit so much from the research that is funded by the money you all raise,” said Pais. Knoxville’s fundraising efforts were led by: “¢ Individuals: Tom and Kathy Peck $5,528 “¢ Club/Chapter: GWRRA TN-B, $8,242 “¢ Motorcycle Business: Customers of Honda of Knoxville, $8,617 Customers of Hardee’s Restaurants in the area raised over $27,000 for the event, and Hardee’s vice president Pate Fee said his company was proud to support such a worthwhile cause. Drawing prizes went to Mike Bridges (Honda motorcycle); Virgil Williams (AGV helmet); George Brown (Dunlop tire); Steve Green (Tourmaster luggage); and Jennifer Williams (Cardo Systems headset). The Knoxville Ride for Kids® was organized by a great team of volunteers, led this year by Tom and Kathy Peck, Rick and Cindy Valentine, and Sue Dauber. Ride with us next year on Sunday, July 29. 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, Aug. 7 in New York, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Learn more at www.rideforkids.org or call 800-253-6530.