Ride for Kids®

benefiting the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation®

We ride to cure the kids!

Determined motorcyclists braved rainstorms to participate in the 12th Pittsburgh Ride for Kids®, which raised $45,797 for the PBTF.

They came to support children like Julie and Macy, who have weathered worse storms during the course of their treatment for brain tumors.

Starting at the Home Depot in Cranberry Township, the ride took back roads to its destination, Slippery Rock University. There the 125 participants heard from the stars and from Dr. Kim Forester of Pittsburgh Children’s Hospital.

“Everyone is here so all the kids will be free of this disease,” Forester said. “I’ve pledged my life to make this happen. Thanks to all of you for helping with this effort.”

Leading the fundraising efforts in Pittsburgh were:

• Individual: Laura Ebbert and Anonymous, each $5,000
• Motorcycle club/chapter: GWRRA PA-D, $11,086
• Motorcycle business: Bob McChesney Motors, $19,347
• Special organization: BCD Travel, $415

The donated drawing prizes were won by: Lou Adrian (Honda motorcycle); Alan Cowfer (AGV helmet); Amanda Paulson (Dunlop tire); Darlene Ammerman (Tourmaster luggage); and Kenneil Miller (Cardo Scala Rider).

The Pittsburgh Ride for Kids® is made possible by countless volunteers and local supporters. This year’s team was led by Mike and Darlene Ammerman, Alan and Ellie Cowfer, Gordon Snyder, Linda Eaves, and Laura Ebbert. Next year’s ride will be on Sunday, Aug. 4.