Motorcycle Run Press Release
RIDERS RAISE MONEY FOR VETERANS
With each streaming a large American flag behind them, the two lead riders at the 9th Annual BMR Motorcycle Run in Geauga County, roared out of the Geauga County Fairgrounds in Burton, Ohio, at mid-morning June 29th, leading the way to raising $11,000 to help Geauga County veterans. Total riders numbered 119, including veterans or family members of veterans.
The sun shone on a made-to-order day for the 60 mile ride, which stopped for a ceremony of remembrance at the Geauga County Veterans’ Memorial then continued on the scenic roads of Geauga County. Motorcycle riders from the Geauga County Sheriff’s Department, who donated their time, assured everyone’s safety. A ride that began with coffee and donuts ended with lunch, music by DJ Crazy Dave, freebies and a 50-50 raffle that netted the winner almost $400. The Sheriff’s deputy who won the 50-50 prize money donated all of it to the fund for the veterans.
BMR is the Burton-Middlefield Rotary Club which holds this event on the last Sunday in June. All proceeds benefit the Geauga Veterans’ Housing and Assistance Fund. To date this event has raised over $100,000. The money has provided funds for the construction of the Geauga County Veteran’s Memorial on Merritt Road just east of S.R. 44; Giant Eagle gift cards given to veterans, especially at the holidays (such as Thanksgiving); the purchase of heating oil and other assistance with housing maintenance and repairs. Maintenance and housing repairs support is given in cooperation with Geauga County’s Habitat for Humanity. For example, when a veteran needs a ramp or inside repairs and can’t provide it for himself or herself, BMR will buy the supplies needed and Habitat volunteers will donate the labor.
Said co-chairs Heidi Hess and Brad Wadsworth, “We are deeply grateful for the support of the riders and all the volunteers who made this event possible. Next year will be our 10th Annual Ride and we look forward to it being an even bigger and better event.”