From a press release issued by Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation: (Columbia, Md.) Bob’s BMW is proud to announce “The Ultimate Bike Raffle” to raise funds for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. The drawing offers motorcycle enthusiasts a chance to win a fully equipped new BMW motorcycle, head-to-toe riding apparel, and many other extras, with a total value of about $19,000.* Ultimate prize package One Grand Prize winner will receive all of the following: * Winner’s choice of a new BMW F800ST, F800S or F800GS * $1,500 worth of riding & casual apparel from Bob’s top suppliers * $1,500 in top brand name motorcycle accessories * A two-day on-the-road riding school from The Rider’s Workshop * Transportation, hotels and meals for four full days * Fuel for first 600 miles, break-in service, plus personal consultation with a BMW technician Several additional second prizes of riding gear and accessories will also be awarded. The grand prize package in the “Ultimate Bike Raffle” was purposely chosen to appeal to a wide variety of motorcyclists: both new riders just getting started and experienced riders wishing to upgrade their ride along with some great accessories and riders training. Buy tickets now Tickets for the raffle are $40 each, or three for $100. Those choosing the three-ticket option will also receive a special T-shirt from Bob’s BMW. Tickets can be purchased online, at the dealership or by calling 301-497-8949. Proceeds will support the PBTF’s fundraising efforts at the Baltimore/DC Metro Ride for Kids®, scheduled for Sept. 21, 2008. The official drawing will be Saturday, Oct. 4 during the annual Bob’s BMW Oktoberfest event. Doing it for the kids “We are very grateful to Bob Henig and his staff at Bob’s BMW for their continued commitment to providing help and hope to pediatric brain tumor patients through their support of the Ride for Kids program,” said PBTF President Mike Traynor. “This Bob’s BMW motorcycle promotion will be a tremendous boost to our research and family support programs.” Bob Henig, owner of Bob’s BMW, has been an active advocate of the Ride for Kids® for over 14 years. Not only have Henig and Bob’s BMW raised the largest individual and dealership amounts for the past several years in the Baltimore-Washington ride held in Columbia, Md., Henig is one of the highest individual fundraisers in Ride for Kids® history. About Bob’s BMW Bob’s BMW Motorcycles is one of the largest, most respected BMW motorcycle dealerships in North America, and the winner of several awards for overall dealer excellence, customer satisfaction, and community service. Bob’s impressive SuperStore, convenient to riders throughout the Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and northern Virginia region, is the destination of choice for BMW motorcycle enthusiasts from far and wide. For more information on Bob’s BMW Motorcycles, call 301-497-8949 or visit bobsbmw.com. *Raffle rules and restrictions apply. About the PBTF Ride for Kids® Since 1984, the national Ride for Kids® program and the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) have promoted childhood brain tumor research and provided family support through free literature about brain tumors, educational newsletters, online conferences and college scholarships. With the help of America’s motorcycling community, the PBTF has become the world’s largest non-governmental source of funding for childhood brain tumor research. The 25th PBTF Ride for Kids® season continues on Sunday, April 20, 2008, in Albuquerque, N.M. For more information, go to rideforkids.org or call 800-253-6530.