Harley-Davidson Women's Day Ride Raises Funds for MDA's Summer Ca... ( TUCSON Ariz. March 5 /- Some 500 ...)

Harley-Davidson Women's Day Ride Raises Funds for MDA's Summer Camp Program

Date:3/5/2008

TUCSON, Ariz., March 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Some 500 women cruised into Daytona Beach, Fla., March 4, as part of the first ever Harley-Davidson Daytona Women's Day Ride. The event garnered a whopping $60,520.50 in contributions to help send children with neuromuscular diseases to MDA summer camp, the Muscular Dystrophy Association announced today.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080305/AQW097)

Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Company of Milwaukee organized the historic ride, the largest women's ride in the company's 105-year history. In addition to providing recognition to women motorcycle riders, the event will enables MDA to send more youngsters to camp, where they'll enjoy a week of accessible activities such as swimming, horseback riding, fishing and arts and crafts.

"What a fantastic accomplishment for all these women," enthused MDA National Chairman and Telethon star Jerry Lewis. "Their remarkable efforts will provide 'the best week of the year' to hundreds of my kids."

Karen Davidson, great-granddaughter of one of Harley-Davidson's founders, William A. Davidson, led the group, including the six winners of Harley- Davidson's "Get Down to Daytona" contest. They left Atlanta March 1, and were joined by the rest of the riders for the last 10 miles of the approximately 500-mile trek, which ended at Ocean Center.

"I'm honored to have been a part of this historic ride," Davidson said. "To travel with these women and see the country from a bike -- and know we're helping kids with muscle diseases -- it's a special thing."

Three women received special recognition as the top fundraisers for the event: Joanne Mold of Forest Hill, Md., ($3,055 raised), Dee Roberts of Bernville, Pa., ($2,717) and Lynne Cone of Houston ($2,715). Each received a 105th Anniversary Harley-Davidson women's jacket, and had lunch with Karen Davidson and the six "Get
'/>"/>

1

GOOD

Page: 1 2
Related medicine news :

1. BlueCare(R) Family Plan, a HUSKY Health Plan from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut, Raises Awareness, Funds and Diapers for New Haven Diaper Bank
2. Nautica Malibu Triathlon Presented by Toyota Raises $718,000 for Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Pediatric Cancer Research
3. Fifth Annual Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Los Angeles Raises $4.3 Million
4. AHIP Praises Bipartisan Senate Vote on Mental Health Parity
5. Union President Praises Hillary Clintons Health Plan
6. Progression of SIV infection in monkeys raises
7. Computerized Jump Rope Raises Funds for Breast Cancer Research
8. AIDS Action Council Praises Release of Latest State of AIDS in Black America Report
9. The Fresh Market Raises Over $250,000 for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
10. Crossfit Workout Challenge Raises Over $500,000 in Four Hours for Athletes for a Cure
11. Fifth Annual Avon Walk for Breast Cancer New York Raises $10.2 Million

Post Your Comments:

Harley-Davidson Women's Day Ride Raises Funds for MDA's Summer Ca...( TUCSON Ariz. March 5 /- Some 500 ...),Health