RIDE FOR LIFE

recap of 23rd annual
ride for life
Saturday May 1, 2010

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Motorcyclists from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and Virginia participated to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Riders converged on May 1 at VF Outlets in Reading, PA for the start of a parade which ended at East Penn Manufacturing near Reading, PA. While at East Penn Manufacturing, participants enjoyed food, scenic ride, stunt show by Team Bubba Blackwell, music, motorcycle games, and meeting several muscular dystrophy clients. That evening the festivities concluded at the Sovereign Center in Reading, PA with the Rider Appreciation Party that included dinner, music and a live performance by artist Michael Israel and the award ceremonies. The evening concluded with the great sounds of Smokin Gunnz.
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Ride for Life XXIII Raises Nearly $1Million
2010 Ride for Life XXIII collections benefiting MDA totaled $963,961, an awesome effort!!

• Grand Prize •

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the winner of the special Ride for Life XXIII 2010 Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide™ autographed by Willie G. Davidson
Congratulations, Rick Caricofe from Winchester, VA!
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• Top Individual Fundraiser •

	NAME OF INDIVIDUAL
FIRST PLACE	John Beale $30,030 from Valley Forge Harley-Davidson, Valley Forge, PA
SECOND PLACE	Denise Welsh $26,663 from White’s Harley-Davidson, Lebanon, PA
THIRD PLACE	Rick Caricofe $23,007 from Winchester Harley-Davidson, Winchester, VA

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• Top Dealerships FUNDRAISER •

	NAME OF DEALERSHIP
FIRST PLACE	Schaeffer’s Harley-Davidson, Orwigsburg, PA Raised $235,966
SECOND PLACE	Classic Harley-Davidson, Reading, PA Raised $117,498
THIRD PLACE	White’s Harley-Davidson, Lebanon, PA Raised $72,595

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• TOP CHILDRENs FUNDRAISING •

	NAME OF CHILD
FIRST PLACE	Gabrielle Tobias from Schaeffer’s Harley-Davidson Raised $3,809
SECOND PLACE	Anthony Galluci from Schaeffer’s Harley-Davidson Raised $3,069
THIRD PLACE	Nicolette Harris & Brandon Muller from Schaeffer’s Harley-Davidson Each Raising $2,270

The Eastern Harley-Davidson Dealers Association extend their heartfelt thanks to all of the 2010 participants of the Ride for Life XXIII event to benefit MDA. Since 1988, the Eastern Harley-Davidson Dealers have raised over $14 million dollars for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. 38 authorized dealer members are one of the most charitable groups in the country.

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• Sponsors •
Recognizing Ride for Life Corporate Sponsors for outstanding support
• EAST PENN Manufacturing Co., Inc. • VF Imagewear
• Rider Insurance • International Association of Firefighters
• Harley-Davidson Financial Services • Manheim Specialty Auctions
• Harley-Davidson Dealers Systems • 20Nine Design

• About MDA •
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is a voluntary national health agency - a dedicated partnership between scientists and concerned citizens aimed at conquering neuromuscular diseases that affect more than a million Americans. MDA combats neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive medical and community services, and far-reaching professional and public health education. For additional information, visit www.mdausa.org.

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