From a press release issued by Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation:

Spenser, a Ride for Kids(r) “star”, enjoys the 2004 Minnesota Ride for Kids(r)

Perfect summer days like July 25, 2004 are just made for events such as the Minnesota Ride for Kids(r). What could be more special than spending time riding your motorcycle with good friends while making a huge difference in the lives of children with brain tumors?

The spectacular sunrise enjoyed by the volunteers early Sunday morning gave way to crystal clear skies. The 585 motorcyclists, fundraisers, physicians and patient families gathered together to celebrate the lives of young brain tumor survivors and to raise funds for childhood brain tumor research. The motorcyclists and fundraisers outdid themselves by raising a new Minnesota Ride for Kids(r) record — $95,349. Since 1984, the Ride for Kids(r) has been raising money to fund the research and family support programs of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.

After a police-escorted motorcycle ride past Minnesota’s rolling hills and breathtaking White Bear Lake, the participants gathered under the “Big Top Tent” for the moving Celebration of Life program. There, Will a young brain tumor survivor and Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation College Scholarship recipient told the motorcyclists, “Thank you all so much. You have ensured my future!” Will recently graduated from college with a degree in design and graphic arts. Eight other Ride for Kids(r) “stars” were on hand to thank the motorcyclists. Dr. Joseph Neglia, a neuro-oncologist, also participated in the Celebration of Life program.

Bob Guezuraga raised $9,000 making him the Top Individual Fundraiser. The Top Club position went to MN Wings-Southern Chapter, whose members raised $12,033. Moon Motors’ customers raised $17,669, earning them the Top Dealer position. Bruce and Sandy Schafer, of Egan, MN were the lucky winners of a brand new Honda motorcycle donated by the American Honda Motor Company.

Special thanks to Minnesota Ride for Kids(r) Task Force Leaders Tippy Scully, Denny Schouveller and their amazing volunteer force for a fantastic event!

The next Ride for Kids(r) events are on Saturday, July 31st in Marysville, Ohio and Sunday, August 1st in the Hudson Valley Region of New York (Harriman, NY)

For more information about the Ride for Kids(r) and the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, please visit www.rideforkids.org or www.pbtfus.org or call (800) 253-6530.