The all new Open Road Harley Davidson dealership, Fond du Lac Ride for Pride, Inc. and Open Road Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) Chapter are proud to announce our upcoming 22nd Annual Ride for Pride fundraising event, April 25th, 26th 2008.
This inaugural ride began in 1986, and was held in mid-April as a Fond du Lac Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) Chapter event, with sponsoring dealership support from Fond du Lac’s Harley-Davidson dealership. It all started with a small group of motorcyclists, who gathered pledges on a per-mile basis for a 100-mile motorcycle ride in order to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). The inaugural ride was much smaller then today’s, with just 62 riders on the inaugural ride, when they raised $2,000.00 for MDA. It was a true one-day event, with registration, dinner and a dance held outside under a tent.
Through the years, many Fond du Lac H.O.G. Chapter members volunteered countless hours and worked very hard; their efforts resulting in strong growth of this event despite the cold, wet and even snow during many of the rides. While still wanting to remain the first big ride of the season, the Fond du Lac H.O.G. Chapter saw even further potential to grow this ride. So, in the mid 1990’s, the ride name was changed to Ride for Pride, the eagle logo evolved and the ride was pushed back to the end of April. In 1998, a decision was made to include other local charities besides MDA that could benefit from our ride as well.
In 2003, Ride for Pride Inc. was formed as a separate entity from the Fond du Lac H.O.G. Chapter. A board of directors was formed, comprised of volunteers working year round to uphold and promote the integrity of this ride, while soliciting corporate sponsorships to further enhance and build this fundraising event. The intent of the separate board is not to exclude the Fond du Lac H.O.G. Chapter and its members, but to make decisions exclusively for the betterment of this great event.
Now in 2008 and in our 22nd year, we are officially called Fond du Lac Ride for Pride, Inc., working closely with the all new Open Road Harley-Davidson dealership and Open Road H.O.G. Chapter of Fond du Lac.
Fond du Lac Ride for Pride, Inc. Board of Directors
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Tom Boisvert~Vice President, Julie Koenig~Board Member, Vicki Lohse~Treasurer, Dean Kranig~Board Member, Diane Lemke~Secretary
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