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JANUARY------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Midwest Motorcycle Club Hangover Rally
January 1st, 2012
Poker Run and Timed Run to benefit the Damar House - We build better futures for children and adults facing life's greatest developmental and behavioral challenges. Damar is Indiana's oldest private not-for-profit provider of residential services to children with developmental disabilities and today serves hundreds of individuals and their families. www.midwestmc.com
Hogs for the Paws
2012 Date to be announced
This event benefits Clark County Humane Society & The Animal Shelter
Contact Sharon Byrd 502-548-0939 for 2011 date byrdz2@aol.com
Run For The Son
2012 Date to be announced
24th Annual Run For The Son Hosted by Cornerstone Riders Chapter #175 of the Christian Motorcyclists Assn. 100 Mile Ride Starting at: Cycle Outfitters -5501 So. Madison -Indianapolis, IN Ride ends at Forest Park In Noblesville where lunch will be served.
Registration begins at 8:30 AM
First Bike out at 10:30 AM
Entry fee -$10 per rider $5 for passenger includes lunch
Awards -Door prizes –Fun –Family Friendly –Everyone Welcome
Proceeds support spreading the Gospel of Christ through the “Jesus Film Project”, “Missionary Ventures”, “Open Doors” and the Christian Motorcyclists Assn.
For more info contact Tom Goldsmith @317.626.4209
Iron Knights Poker Run
2012 Date to be announced
This event benefits Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at St.Vincent
Dreyer Honda South Motorcycles
535 E. Tracy Rd, Whiteland, IN
End location
IndyWest Harley-Davidson
6201 Cambridge Way, Plainfield, IN
Pup Putt 2011 - In Memory of John Wassen 2012 Date to be announced
Monday - Thursday: 5 pm to 8 pm
Friday: 5 pm to 10 pm
Saturday: 10 am to 10 pm
The 2/3 and 4/5 classes at Reagan Elementary School in Brownsburg, Indiana are collaborating on a "Paws for the Cause" Service Learning Project in an effort to raise awareness of spinal cord injuries and funding for research, while simultaneously providing entertainment and family fun for all. Become a sponsor in 2011 Pup Putt website
Act of Faith Car, Truck & Bike Show
2012 Date to be announced
Plainfield Eagle Lodge 3207
5556 East US 40 Plainfield Indiana
Registration begins at 9 am Act of Faith website Act of Faith Facebook page
2012 Relay For Life of Avon 2012 Date to be announced
5p.m. - 5p.m. at Avon Town Hall Park Website
Nicole's Ride
2012 Date to be announced
10:30 - 2:30
Very popular annual poker run honoring Nicole Richards and benefiting spinal cord research Location: Whit's Inn
Rollin' for Kids
2012 Date to be announced
Join us as we ride thru scenic Morgan County in support of Morgan Co. poilce officers programs for kids in need. Cost is $15.00 per person and includes lunch and t-shirt (while they last) Last year we had 170 people on 105 bikes (everyone got a shirt last year). Sign up starts at 9:30 am til 11am ride leaves at 11:15am From 465 go south on 67 to SR42, go west @ 1/2 mile on left in Pioneer Point Plaza.
217 East High St Mooresville IN 46158
Cornerstone Riders Run for the Son
2012 Date to be announced Sponsored by Christian Motorcyclists Association. The ride will travel approximately 100 miles through Hendricks and surrounding counties, with food, at the end. The ride fee is a free will donation. For more information call (317) 502-7934, go to http://cmancr3.org/IN/RescueRiders/events.aspx for more info and 2011 date.
5th Annual Ride For Life
2012 Date to be announced
Sponsored by Fire & Iron Mc , Donor Services, and Rock 104. Fort Wayne, Indiana. The 104 mile ride will end with a bike show, awards, door prizes, 50/50 drawings, music and more. *NEW this year* 24 acres for overnight camping! The event is a benefit for the Hoosier Burn Camp. For more info, visit our website
Brownsburg Relay for Life
2012 Date to be announced
Benefits the American Cancer Society
Brownsburg West Middle School Track - Brownsburg, Indiana - FREE to attend!
Papaw will be the emcee for this 24 hour event. Relay For Life is a 24-hour community event that celebrates life, honors cancer survivors and remembers those we have lost to cancer. Teams from churches, schools, local businesses, social and civic organizations and more form teams to walk around the track for the entire 24 hours to fight cancer. Activities and special events are scheduled around the clock which will make this Brownsburg’s biggest block party! Website
The Miracle Ride
2012 Date to be announced
Raising funds for Riley Children's Hospital www.miracleride.net
Relay For Life of Danville 2012 Date to be announced / 4p.m. - 4p.m. at Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds Website
Relay For Life of Plainfield IN 2012 Date to be announced 9am -12th 9am, 2011 -at Metropolis, Futura Parkway Plainfield IN Website
Rupert's Kid's Charity Ride
2012 Date to be announced
Beech Grove Fraternal Order of Eagles #4167 -
712 Main Street; Beech Grove, IN (317) 782-8922
Debbie Kinman – Event Chairperson (317) 408-4528
Cory's Crewz for a Cure Benefit Ride
2012 Date to be announced
Benefits the American Cancer Society
Cory lost his battle with cancer on July 28th, 2007. He was five years old. www.coryscrewz.com
Cheryl Richardson Memorial Ride
Hendricks County ABATE Region XI
2012 Date to be announced
For more info, contact Tambra Chance at 317.852.2643 www.rockforthecure.com
Rock for the Cure Ride to End Breast Cancer
2012 Date to be announced
Candi McKinnies-Shreve and the team from do a great job annually in support breast cancer research. Two of the most popular Indianapolis and central Indiana pink parties are their motorcycle Ride to End Breast Cancer in June and their concert.
Warren's Ride
2012 Date to be announced
Making difference in the research and treatment of melanoma cancer.
Mt. Olive Lutheran Church
5171 West Smokey Row Road
Greenwood, IN 46143 www.warrensride.org
2nd Annual Support Our Troops Ride 2012 Date to be announced
This event benefits All Our Armed Forces
Bedford National Guard Armory at 2020 19th Street, Bedford, IN 47421
Cost per person
$20.00
Cost per couple
$25.00
812-583-4736 or 812-583-6359 mjmark29@yahoo.com
Ride Your Can Off!
2012 Date to be announced
This event benefits Gleaners Food Bank
Registration location Harley Davidson of Indianapolis
4146 E. 96th Street, Indianapolis
End location
Gleaners Food Bank
3737 Waldemere Avenue, Indianapolis
Pre-register by June 30th: $25.00 Rider / $10.00 Passenger
Day of event
fee: $30.00 Rider / $10.00 Passenger Event website
317-925-0191 ext. 104 cfulbright@gleaners.org
Susie's Place Ride
2012 Date to be announced American Legion
Post 145
375 South State Road 268
Avon, IN 46123
Joshua's Ride
2012 Date to be announced
Joshua's Ride raises funds for Children with Down Syndrome to be able to go to Summer Camp.
Indy West Harley Davidson
Registration starts @ 9:00 am Ride leaves @ 11:00 am Riders $15.00 & passengers $ 10.00
Contact Tracy @ 317-652-7872
Christmas in July Toy Run
2012 Date to be announced
Greenfield American Legion Post 119 , 275 Center St., Greenfield, IN
Bring a new toy or schoolsupplies and get a free shirt. Toys go to the Shriner's
Hospital for Children and school supplies to Hancock Child Services. Sign-in
8-10:30am -rides leaves at 10:45am Cost is $10-rider / $5-passenger / under 12
free. Legion will be selling breakfast before the ride. This is 100+ mile ride.
Prizes for the youngest riders. After ride: Games, auction, food, prizes,
give-aways and more.
Greenfield Fire Dept. will have their Smoke House for kids to tour from 4-6pm. So bring your kids or grand-kids.
For more info call Tom at (765) 571-0247 or check out abateregion11.com
Region XI Hendricks County ABATE - D.B.B.N.F. Memorial Ride
2012 Date to be announced
Loop For Life Memorial Ride for Russ Dellen 2012 Date to be announced
The Loop For Life is an annual charity ride held at the Marion County Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. The ride takes place on Interstate 465 which circles Marion County. The Interstate is closed to all automobile traffic and the 3 lane wide, 15 mile long procession of bikes is cheered at every overpass. For over 10 years,
this has been considered one of the most enjoyable event rides in the Midwest. Music and food follow with t-shirts for all riders. If you only do one charity
ride this year, this is the one! See you there! http://www.dellenloop.org/
Indianapolis Ride for Kids
2012 Date to be announced
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Registration opens at 8 a.m. and closes at 9:45 a.m. The escorted ride starts at 10 a.m. sharp, rain or shine! When you join hundreds of other motorcyclists for this scenic ride through the Indiana countryside, you'll have a great time while raising funds for the PBTF's medical research and family support programs! Riders on all makes and models are welcome.
2012 Date to be announced
This event benefits Anna's Celebration of Life Foundation
Sponsored by Indianapolis Southside Harley-Davidson. The ride starts at Southside Harley-Davidson. Registration is form 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Ride-in bike show, biker games, 50/50 drawing, prizes, music and more. Proceeds go to Anna's Celebration of Life Foundation. For more information call (317) 684-7474 or go to http://annascelebrationoflife.com Anna's Celebration of Life Foundation is a privately run not for profit foundation whose main objective is to help insure that area children with special needs are afforded the joy of celebrating their “specialness”.
September 21st, 2012
This event benefits the SCI Hope Fund, a fund of the Hendricks County Community Foundation
West Chase Golf Club, Brownsburg, Indiana
The mission of the SCI Hope Fund is to provide independence and quality of life through financial grants to individuals with spinal cord injuries. Learn more
SCI Hope Ride/Community Event
September 22nd, 2012 - Brownsburg West Middle Scjhool
This event benefits the SCI Hope Fund, a fund of the Hendricks County Community Foundation
The mission of the SCI Hope Fund is to provide independence and quality of life through financial grants to individuals with spinal cord injuries.
The SCI Hope Ride is a police escorted motorcycle ride through beautiful
Hendricks County, Indiana.
The whole communtiy is invited as this is a family/community event.
There will be all kinds of things for families to participate in! Learn more
Contact
Steve 'Papaw' Pyatte for information
317.289.3242 steve@scihope.org
SCI Hope Fund
A website dedicated to assisting those with spinal injuries. www.scihope.org
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Indiana Actors.com
A website dedicated to recognizing talented people of Indiana in any of the arts and raising funds with hope for a cure for breast cancer. www.indianaactors.com
-------------------------------------------- Act of Faith Providing financial assistance to those with serious or terminal illnesses while waiting on government aid. Website See details for event
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The BEF is a not-for-profit organization that promotes excellence in our schools through grants for innovative classroom projects and scholarships to graduating Brownsburg High School Seniors.
Christy Huston
Executive Director
444 East Tilden
Brownsburg, Indiana 46112
317.852.5726 / ext. 1755 Visit the BEF website
-------------------------------------------- Click for Breast Cancer - It is FREE to help and it only takes a moment!
The Breast Cancer site has a quota of donating at least one free mammogram a day to an underprivileged woman. Their corporate sponsors /advertisers use the number of daily visits to donate mammogram in exchange for advertising. Visit the Breast Cancer website
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Emergency housing for women and children suffering from any form of domestic abuse www.shelteringwings.org/
