Hidden Hills Mystery Ride - This is a fundraiser that's held in Southwick, MA each year in honor of a young lady I knew personally. She died at a very young age and her folks have helped organize a fund raiser each year for as long as I can remember. This is one of our favorite rides and now offers a unique twist. It's truly a mystery. Each rider is given a new clue at each stop. Your goal is to solve the riddle when you get back for the cookout. The winner takes a nice cash prize. They are generally held on the first Sunday after Labor day so be sure to include this one in your plans! Here's a link to their website: hiddenhillsmysteryride.com.

Gracie's Run - This is both a sad and happy story all at the same time. This is a worth fundraiser held here in MA that you should certainly attend if you have time. For more information and the full story, visit Gracie's Run Myspace account at: http://www.myspace.com/tgacf.

Molly's Ride for Child Safety - This ride has been held for the last several years in honor of Molly Bish, a beautiful young lady who lost her life working as a lifeguard. For more information, be sure to visit the website www.mollybish.org. They have information on Molly and her family, the past years ride, next years ride as soon as info is available as well as info on child safety.

Nelson's Ride - This charity provides a funds for families of "fallen riders" through the organization Massachusetts Motorcyclists Survivor's Fund, Inc. Looks like a rather large event that's heading into it's eigth year. Be sure to check this out: http://www.massmsf.org/nelsonpages/nelsonsride-main.html

Brightside Toy Run - The Toy Run is a community sponsored event where 3000 motorcycle enthusiasts follow Santa on a spectacular ride to deliver Christmas gifts to the children of Brightside. Thousands line the route, cheering the bikers' parade. At Brightside, we look forward with avid anticipation each year as our "Angels in Leather" bring a smile to the faces of many children. Click here for more information.

March Of Dimes Ride For Babies - This event is held in Kansas City, MO. Thousands AND thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts will join together in September to save babies. Bikers can meet up at Kansas Speedway at 8 a.m. for breakfast and the blessing of the bikes, but if you have pre-registered and have your wristband, you are welcome to begin riding the designated route anytime after 8 a.m. Riders will then return to Kansas Speedway for lunch and stick around to see the bike show, listen to music, browse dealer displays, check out the thousands of bikes, and see whose name will be drawn for the prizes. Bikers for Babies takes place rain or shine.

 

Dick Gelfman's Ride Across Maryland - They host an annual motorcycle ride from Columbia, MD to Ocean City, Maryland. Their participants raise money all year in support of finding a cure for Breast Cancer. Participants can raise money as a team, individual or as partners and can win tons of prizes and awards. This year alone, RAM has donated almost $1.2 million to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for the Cure. Participants can register online at www.rideacrossmaryland.org or by contacting the office at 410-992-9999 for more information. Once in Ocean City, MD participants are geared up for two fun filled days of activities, live music, great food, biker games and the announcement of funds raised for the year. T

 

Ride For Kids - The Ride for Kids program supports the Pediatric Brain TumorFoundation (PBTF) to find the cause and cure for childhood brain tumors. Rides are held in cities across the US so be sure to find the one nearest to you. More information can be found on their website http://www.pbtfus.org/rideforkids/.