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"Ride4Kids" Supporting the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Page Creator: John Fredriksson
Event: 2008 San Francisco Bay Area Ride for Kids®
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About my nonprofit:
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
The PBTF is dedicated to supporting the search for the cause and cure of childhood brain tumors. We are the largest non-governmental funder of brain tumor research in the world and rely on the generosity...
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Fundraising target: $3,000
So far I have raised: $3,915.00
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My personal message:
Updated on February 1, 2008:
If you were on this site last year, you'll remember that my great niece, Erin, was going through a courageous battle with a Pituitary Brain Tumor, which was first diagnosed in June 2006.  Although her battle continues, she has been able to move into her own place and once again, assume the life of a young adult.  In January 2008, Erin underwent her 3rd surgery, but this time it was the less intrusive Gamma Knife procedure.  Her dream of returning to New York and continuing with her passion and talent for high style hairdresser has given way to the realities of staying in Californa, close to her doctors, where she can be monitored and still maintain health care coverage.  The good news is that Erin's quality of life continues to improve, and her life as a young adult is back on track.  Only time will tell whether her latest surgery stopped this insidious disease.

Over 75% of the victims of brain tumors are under the age of 15 years, and of those 40% of them die within 5 years of diagnosis.  Those that don't parish are many times affected in very serious ways, including disrupted speech and thought patterns, loss of motor functions including the ability to walk, use of hands and arms, etc.  Impaired vision or blindness, hearing loss, in fact, loss of many or all of the senses can result from Pediatric Brain Tumors and the treatment for those malignant and sometimes benign tumors.

Adults seem to fair better then children when diagnosed with a brain tumor, which only supports the fact that pediatric brain tumors are the #1 malignancy causing  the death of so many children.   Because of the great strides in Leukemia research and treatment, Leukemia is now the #2 form of cancer in children.

Help me and many other motocyclists and scooterists in raising money to find a cure and better treatment for Pediatric Brain Tumors.  Money that you contribute to my site, right here and right now, with go directly to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.  The PBTF is the primary funding source for the research and treatment of pediatric brain tumors.  They are also active in supporting victims' families and awarding academic scholarships to the surviving victims aka "Stars" of this dreaded form of cancer.

Thank you for visiting my Personal Fundraising Page. Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to make a contribution to our fundraising efforts.

The night before the Pleasanton event, I totalled the contributions, and applied all funds which I raised on this website to the club and dealership that had the most contributors on my website.

As of 06/28/08, the winners are:
Club
#1: Blue Knights CA VII ($350)
#2: Curve Unit ($100)
#3: ModernVespa Cyber Club ($50)

Dealership
#1: California Speed-Sports ($150)
#2: Technical Security Services ($100)
#2: George's Pilot Services ($100)
#4: Vespa of Walnut Creek ($50)

Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!

John & Louise

Online Sponsors to date:
Display Name Date Amount  Comment
Stella and Mark Scafidi 6/29/2008 $50.00 Sorry we could not ride with you, we're with you in spirit. 
Wendy 6/29/2008 $25.00  
Kevin Tate 6/28/2008 $25.00  
Kevin 6/25/2008 $50.00  
Bob & Jackie Holland 6/17/2008 $200.00  
Michael Lange 6/16/2008 $40.00  
george and sharon forth 6/16/2008 $25.00 have a great ride john 
Matt Gordon 6/16/2008 $25.00 good luck with your ride 
Don Banks 6/13/2008 $100.00 Great job John! 
Cheryl Brasil 6/3/2008 $50.00  
Pat and Susan 5/14/2008 $200.00 Thanks for continuing the good work! 
Linda Carroll 5/13/2008 $35.00  
steve roscoe & rae ballard 5/13/2008 $100.00 Keep up the good work. 
Gail Proctor 5/12/2008 $50.00 What a wonderful cause! 
Edward Torres 5/12/2008 $100.00 Blue Knights CAVII-Let the Stars Shine! 
stefanie cook 5/12/2008 $25.00  
Anson 5/12/2008 $25.00  
Gene Simmons 5/12/2008 $100.00  
Tom O'Toole 2/12/2008 $50.00 John, a gift to commemorate our Feb 16, '46 Birthdays Happy Birthday!!! 
LaRene & Larry Hodson 1/31/2008 $100.00  
Jim & Babs Alexander 1/10/2008 $100.00 BKVII - Technical Security Services 
Karen and Bob Lucchesi 12/19/2007 $50.00 John & Louise - thank you for all of your good work 
Frappy 12/7/2007 $500.00 Thanks PBTF for all your help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
Jerry Koehne 12/5/2007 $100.00 Anything to beat this disease!!! 
Don Harris 12/5/2007 $50.00 Thanks John & Louise for the work you have done here and the invitation for us to participate. 
clint ojala 12/5/2007 $100.00 Way to go John! 
John Fredriksson 12/4/2007 $50.00 Club: BK CA VII Dealer: California Speed-Sports 
Ed Torres 12/4/2007 $100.00 We RIDE for those that Can't-Blue Knights CA VII 
Anson Dong 12/3/2007 $50.00 God Bless 
Diane Titov 12/2/2007 $100.00 you go- I'm soooo proud 
TOM O'T 11/30/2007 $25.00 Wonderful Organization 
Steve and Novelle 11/27/2007 $100.00 The children of PBTF are lucky to have a friend as you. 
Linda Carroll 11/24/2007 $35.00 Keep on truckin!! 
yellow bird 11/23/2007 $50.00 YEA Ditto Ride On! 
patrick mcdonough 11/23/2007 $50.00 Ride on John !! 
tonz 11/22/2007 $50.00  
Gemma & Michael 11/21/2007 $100.00 Keep up the great work! 
Ms. Vic 11/17/2007 $100.00 Go John Go!!! every little bit helps the goal! 
George Everson 11/16/2007 $100.00 George's Pilot Car Service 
Captain John 11/8/2007 $50.00 Club: ModernVespa Dealer/Business: Vespa of Walnut Creek 
Weezie 11/8/2007 $100.00 Club: Curve Unit Dealer/Business: California Speed-Sports 
Rick Knowles 9/6/2007 $100.00 Keep up the good work! 
* Total raised online: $3,435.00
Amount raised offline: $480.00
Grand Total: $3,915.00
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