Nationwide Ride for Kids® Raised $4.5 Million in 2010

For 25 years and counting, the Ride for Kids® has raised millions of dollars every year for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. The title sponsor is Honda Riders Club of America, but all brands of motorcycles are welcome to join the rides.

Riders across the USA continued to give generously to charity in 2010, defying the economic downturn by donating $4.5 million in 2010 via the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s Ride for Kids® program.

The 2011 season kicked off with a ride on April 3rd in South Florida and closes with a ride and annual ceremony in Tampa, Florida in November. Ride for kids expanded to 40 cities in 2010 and those cities are on the 2011 Ride For Kids Calendar.

A few changes are in store this year: The South Florida and Philadelphia rides will have new start points; and the Houston, Kansas City, Knoxville and Los Angeles rides have moved weekend dates.

The PBTF is the official charity of the Honda Riders Club of America (HRCA), which has been the presenting sponsor of Ride for Kids® since 1991. Thanks to the significant support of American Honda Motor Company's motorcycle division, Honda dealers and other motorcycle industry companies, the program has raised millions of dollars for pediatric brain tumor research.

Daytona Bike Week: Eddie James BMW Collection Auction

The Daytona Classic Motorcycle Auction, March 10th during the 70th Daytona Bike Week will feature the Eddie James Estate Sale: a massive collection of BMW Motorcycle Parts (both New and Used), NOS, and project bikes. Details at: BatorAuctions.com.

Edmund (Eddie) Clarence James III was a larger than life character whose life’s calling centered on his intense passion for motorcycling. Creating unforgettable long-distance endurance events for riders everywhere, Eddie’s rallies became legendary among the long-distance riding community. His charm, humor and imagination touched everyone who met him.

Eddie was tragically killed December 6, 2009. He was 46.

Originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota - Eddie’s career followed his love of motorcycling. His early years were spent working in motorcycle dealerships in the Twin Cities area. In 1998 he accepted his “dream job” as the National Road Riding Director for the American Motorcyclist Association in Pickerington, Ohio. In 2006 he joined The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation “Ride For Kids” as a National Ride Manager. At the time of Eddie’s passing, he was fulfilling a yearlong commitment as Rally Master for the inaugural 2009 Iron Butt 5000.

In 1984 he founded TeamStrange Airheads which has evolved into one of the leading long distance riding organizations in the nation. In the ensuing years, TeamStrange established a reputation for hosting a variety of entertaining and challenging motorcycle events including the Minnesota 1000 and Butt Lite. In addition, Eddie was a regular finisher in the Iron Butt Rally – the premier long distance riding event.

DAYTONA CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE AUCTION

During Daytona Bike Week, March 2011

Stetson University Athletic Center - DeLand

•Daytona Classic Motorcycle Auction

March 9-11, 2011

•Swap Meet

March 9-11

Parts & Memorabilia Auction

Thursday, March 10

•Classic Motorcycle Auction

Friday, March 11

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Ride for Kids Supported by Honda and BMW Raises $4.4 Million - 2010 Nationwide Calendar Announced

The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s  Ride for Kids® program raised $4.4 million in 2009, thanks to Honda and BMW dealership fundraisers, and motorcyclists who participated in rides across the USA.

The PBTF is the official charity of the Honda Riders Club of America (HRCA), which has been the presenting sponsor of Ride for Kids® since 1991. Thanks to the significant support of American Honda Motor Company's motorcycle division, Honda dealers and other motorcycle industry companies, the program has raised millions of dollars for pediatric brain tumor research.

Cycle World Magazine and the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows are also major supporters of the Ride for Kids®.

The 2010 National Ride for Kids® season kicked off with a Valentine's Day ride in South Florida. Three new events were added in 2009 and a new ride in Tulsa, Oklahoma is on the  Ride for Kids 2010 Calendar

“Motorcyclists are known for digging deep when it comes to helping kids, and they worked harder than ever to raise funds last year,” said Kyle Clack, national director of the Ride for Kids® program. “We’re confident that their dedication and hard work will pay off for the kids again in 2010.”


Top fundraisers for 2009 - Some familiar names again led the fundraising pack in 2009. The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) salutes these hardworking contributors:

• The customers of Nielsen Enterprises, a Honda dealer in Lake Villa, Ill., have consistently helped the dealership take the top motorcycle business spot for several years. They gave $126,857 to the PBTF at the 2009 Chicagoland Ride for Kids®.
• The nation’s leading fundraising motorcycle club or chapter is also from the Chicagoland area. Wings Over the Prairie organized a gala silent auction that brought in $70,136 in donations.
• Bob Henig of Jessup, Md., owner of Bob’s BMW, ran a second successful Ultimate Bike Raffle to benefit the PBTF. He personally raised $59,012 for the Baltimore-Washington Ride for Kids®.

Chopper Zoo Supports 2010 Ride for Kids, Feb. 14

ChopperZoo  is proud to support the 2010 Ride for Kids in South Florida that kicks off the National Ride for Kids at dozens of locations in states across the USA. Details at rideforkids.org.

Ride with us Sunday, February 14, 2010 to raise money to benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Chopper Zoo raised over $7,000 last year, and hopes to double that amount this year.

Rain or shine, riders are invited to meet at at the Chopper Zoo complex, 2608 South Federal Highway, Fort. Lauderdale, Florida. - Below is the press release:

We will meet at the CHOPPER ZOO complex at 8:00am sharp. We will ride to SPORTSPLEX, 2757 Sportsplex Dr. Coral Springs, FL 33065, from there take a scenic police escorted ride. We will ride back to the SPORTSPLEX for a light lunch and festivities. Please make your check payable to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. We truly appreciate any donation, big or small, to help these children get better. If you are unable to ride and still want to donate, we will collect it and forward on your behalf. Donations start at a minimum of $35.00, there is no maximum!!! Please RSVP for the ride so we can accommodate everyone who is riding or stop by Chopper Zoo to sign up.


*** Sidecars make it possible for young brain tumor survivors to enjoy the Ride for Kids safely. If you have a sidecar and would like to escort a patient, please contact aimee@chopperzoo.com for details.


ATTENTION - FEB. 15, 2010 - UPDATE: The South Florida Ride for Kids Task Force and the kids they support would like to thank thank everyone who participated in yesterday's South Florida Ride for Kids. You can share and view photos and videos of yesterday's ride at sfrideforkids.org

The event kicks off rides all over the country - more than 350 rides in the past 25 years have raised more than $40 million to help children and to help find cures for pediatric brain tumors.

These rides are so well organized, they have been called "The Disneyland of Rides." To find a ride in your area, visit the: National Ride For Kids.

Happy New Year - From South Florida Ride for Kids

South Florida Riders - Mark Your Calendars!

Sent: Fri, January 1, 2010 6:30:05 AM
Subject: HAPPY NEW YEAR ! !

Hello Mary,

The South Florida Ride for Kids task force would like to wish you a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year. Please help us provide the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation kids with the same outlook by joining us on our 2010 South Florida Ride for Kids being held on Sunday February 14th, 2010 at the Coral Springs SportsPlex. Please make our Kids your 2010 Valentine and save a life.

We need YOU. The kids need YOU.


If you are unable to attend but wish to make a donation in support of the kids, please click here: http://www.firstgiving.com/sfrideforkids

South Florida Ride for Kids Website: http://www.sfrideforkids.org/?idx=1202
The South Florida Ride for Kids Task Force

2010 South Florida Ride for Kids announced

The South Florida Ride for Kids launches the national event every year in February, and this year 39 cities across the country will host a Ride for Kids to raise money for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.

This year's South Florida Ride is set for Valentine's Day. "So, please make our kids your sweetheart and help save a life," said website editor, Yuergen Boehmke. "It will be the most memorable Valentine's Day you will ever experience."

Rain or shine, registration opens at 8 a.m., Feb. 14th and closes at 9:45 a.m. with the police escorted ride departing at 10 a.m. from the (New Location) Coral Springs SportsPlex, 2575 SportsPlex Drive, just south of Sample Road and east of the Sawgrass Expressway. All motorcycle riders are welcome to participate. Thanks to the significant support of American Honda Motor Company's motorcycle division, Honda dealers, Honda Rider's Club and other motorcycle industry companies, the program has raised millions of dollars for pediatric brain tumor research. For more information about the South Florida Ride for Kids, contact webmaster@SFRideforKids.org

The Ride for Kids program broke all of its previous fund raising records in 2008, bringing in more than $5.2 million during its 25th anniversary year. The 2010 nationwide program kicks off in South Florida and closes in November in Sarasota, Florida.

Website : www.SFRideForKids.org