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PLYMOUTH — The sixth annual “Ride for United Way” is scheduled for Saturday, June 30.
Motorcycle ride registration begins at 9 a.m. at the LaPaz Fire Station on U.S. 31. CJ Chrome & Cycle will provide coffee and donuts.
A brief riders’ meeting will be held at 9:45 a.m. Riders will leave the LaPaz Fire Station beginning at 10 a.m. and travel throughout Marshall County on a 62-mile route.
Last year, 192 motorcycles with about 250 riders rode through Bremen, Bourbon, Argos, Culver and Plymouth to raise awareness for the United Way of Marshall County. This year, more riders are expected to participate.
This year’s route will start south on U.S. 31, east on U.S. 6 through Bremen, south on S.R. 331 with a stop at Journey’s End in Bourbon. The ride will continue south until turning east on S.R. 10 through Argos to Culver. The ride will continue around Lake Maxinkuckee, stopping at Papa’s and ending at the American Legion in Plymouth, where lunch is served and participants are treated to music and dancing.
Each participant will receive a United Way T-shirt and door prizes will be given away at the end of the ride. Cost is $15 per pilot (driver) and $5 per co-pilot (passenger). Non-riders can join the group for lunch at the American Legion at 1 p.m. at a cost of $5 per person. This is a family friendly event—children are welcome.
“I’m very excited that our new executive director, Jennifer Maddox, is an experienced motorcyclist,” said Cindy Rash, organizer of the event. “For the first time, our United Way executive director will ride next to me at the event. In addition, three United Way board members including Vickie Talcott, board president, Brad Serf, 2007 campaign chair, and Ed Ruiz, vice-chair will also ride this year!”
Rash originated the annual awareness ride following her tenure on the United Way board.
“I love the ride and the people who come out to support United Way. I have a passion for United Way and want to spread the word about all the good United Way does in Marshall County,” Rash said. She noted there is an “increased awareness of United Way because of the growth in ride participants each year.Maddox added “This is a wonderful way for us to let the public know about the annual United Way campaign and those who benefit from the community donations.” The United Way of Marshall County partners with 16 member agencies to provide services for the elderly, youth, those in need and health services. United Way also supports additional programs and activities throughout the county.
For more information contact Maddox, executive director, United Way of Marshall County at 574-936-3366 or visit www.marshallcountyuw.org/. |
