Second Annual Motorcycle Ride
Saturday, August 8, 2009
The Los Angeles RIDE FOR AUTISM is a charitable organization, comprised of a 100% volunteer group, will be hosting their second annual motorcycle ride on Saturday, August 8, 2009. This exhilarating ride brings together motorcycle enthusiasts from all walks of life to cruise the streets of Los Angeles and Orange Counties to raise awareness and resources for families affected by autism.Autism is a complex neurological disorder that inhibits a person’s ability to communicate and develop social relationships. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have called autism a national public health crisis whose cause and cure remain unknown. The prevalence of autism has increased tenfold in the past decade, with autism spectrum disorders affecting one in every 150 children in the United States. Most of these children require a multitude of resources that may include intensive care, extensive therapies, and special education. More often than not, there simply aren’t enough resources to go around.
RIDE FOR AUTISM is making a difference. In 2008, the first annual motorcycle fun ride raised over $50,000. This year, the organization plans to attract over 900 riders while raising over $100,000. The event opens at 8 a.m. on August 8 at Laidlaw’s Harley-Davidson in Baldwin Park and finishes around 4PM at Original Mike’s in Santa Ana. The 2009 RIDE FOR AUTISM beneficiaries include Autism Speaks, Autism Society of America – Long Beach / San Gabriel Valley and Los Angeles Chapters, and Talk About Curing Autism (TACA).
For additional information, including sponsorship opportunities, registration information and volunteering, visit www.rideforautism.org.
