Members of Local 1297 hosted the 18th annual “Ride for the Guide”
to benefit the Guide Dogs of America.
Members of Local 1297 and District 54 in Ashland, OH, held their 18th annual “Ride for the Guide” to benefit the Guide Dogs of
America (GDA). Nearly 400 motorcycles participated in the 100 mile poker run.
The event raised more than $15,000 which will provide guide dogs and instruction in their use – free of charge – to blind and visually impaired men and women from the United States and Canada.
Volunteers from Local 1297, led by President Fred Confer, prepared more than 500 pounds of BBQ to serve at the rally. The event also included contests, drawings and live music.
“Thanks to the members and volunteers this event continues to be successful,” said Confer. “Their hard work and efforts on behalf of GDA offset the effects the economy has had on the participation.”
Riders and attendees had an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets to win a special Donnie Smith Custom Harley-Davidson 2009 FLHX Street Glide that was on display at the event. Raffle tickets for the custom bike are still available at www.guidedogsofamerica.org.
More photos of the event are here.
