This year we are dedicating our fundraising to the memory of Mike Traynor, co-founder of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. A great man who possessed a vision and passion that is very special and so very rare. He was driven to eradicate this deadly diease and we will help to carry the torch as best we can in memory of Mike and for THE KIDS!. 

This will be our sixth Ride for Kids - Los Angeles that we have participated in.  Last year, through YOUR generosity, Amanda and I helped raise $11,780 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.   We REALLY need your help this year as we have set a very lofty donation goal of $12,000!  This will be the 19th year for the Ride for Kids event in Los Angeles, and the 27th year nationally.  Our goal this year is to make it the most successful event to date, and that will be quite a feat as last year the event raised $243,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.  Amanda was an honored guest at the event, as a brain tumor survivor she was given a special red T-Shirt identifying her as a brain tumor survivor 'STAR' along with about 14 other survivors.  Amanda along with the other 'STARS' rode on a bike at the front of the pack of approximately 1,000 motorcycles that attended the event.  What a sight, 1,000 motorcycles stretched out over several miles on a wonderful police escorted ride through the Palos Verdes Peninsula.  Bystanders were waving, and motorists honked their horns, what a day, truly a day to remember! 

As most of you are aware this is a cause that is near and dear to our hearts, as our family has been directly effected by this insidious disease.  Our story had a happy ending as our daughter Amanda has largely recovered from her disease and as you read this she has graduated from UCLA summa cum laude. We as parents are so proud of what she has accomplished.  However, we are all to aware that many familes are not so lucky and the list of those who did not survive their battle  grows longer daily.  Every day 9 children are diagnosed with a brain tumor in the US, and sadly within five years 4 of those children will lose their battle. Personally, I find that figure offensive and unacceptable. I can't begin to explain to you the total devastation we felt when Amanda was diagnosed with a brain tumor.  It was without question the worst time of our lives, and one that we hope no others will have to face.  But the reality is that many others face that similar experience each and every day.  Just take a moment to imagine what these families and children must be going through.  However, with your help we can change the prognosis for others.  Through the monies raised by the PBTF great advances have and will continue to be made.  Again, WE CAN and Will make a difference.  Please help, your donation will help save a childs life!   THANK YOU in advance for your generosity.  

Michael, Karen, Amanda, Meredith and Ryan York

Donation Off Line:

Michael, Karen, Amanda, Meredith and Ryan York $800, Joe & Denise Jimenez $150, Katy Silvester $5, Tony Mena $40, John Laughlin $10, Carol Blake $20,Ed Olliges - Friendly Ford, Las Vegas, NV. $500, Dan Cassara (Mid-Cities HOG)/National Endowment Assoc. $1,250, Jim & Elizabeth Hazle $100, Honda of Pasadena $1,000, Jim & Amy Walen - Ford of Kirkland, WA., $500, Bonnie Sellers $20, Melisa Martinez $10, Ethel Higa $50, Honolulu Ford.com $250, Bert's Mega Mall $697, Jim & Pat Evans $100, Craig Masuoka/California Color Products Inc. $60, Dan Rowe/Evergreen Ford $500, WalMart/San Clemente $250, frontier Toyota, Valencia, CA. $250, Meredith Whitt $50, Don & Susan Whempner $50, Bill McCrea $30, Don Treiman $75, El Cajon Ford - El Cajon, CA. $500, Eric & Brenda Cooper $715, Sylvia Brock $ 30, Enzo & Jill Scognamiglio $70, Bob & Linda Leonard $395, Louis Vanderveen & Wendy Genz $115, Dave Wendt $70, Scott & Beth Moore $160, Mark Danielson $280, Pamela Marches $35, Mary Schiavone $230, Lisa Komoto $95, Gary & Enda and Nicole Wendt $71, Greg and Bernadette Snyder $147, Jim & Sherry Blower $440, Sally Breech $100, Joe Caso $500, Phil & Jayne Guilford $370, Cleve Wallace $20, Laura Hernandez $10, Laura Marotti $50, Cox Communications Inc. $200, Alexandra & Dean Delps $50, Dominion Enterprises/@utorevenue $300, Joe DiThomas $100, Ralph DiGregorio $200,

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