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Bikers to ride to clothe children in time for school
By ANNA SCHUMANN
The first annual ride, sponsored by Upper Room Fellowship Church and the Hard Core Christian Riders Motorcycle Ministry, is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 16.
Riders are to participate in a 50-mile ride along FM 1774, Spur 149, 105 and back to FM 1774.
Cheri Lynn Robinson, a member of the church and the coordinator’s assistant, said the ride is specifically seeking new pants for males of every size. People can also donate money or gift cards.
All proceeds are to go directly to Society of Samaritans, which is a coalition of churches and service organizations that seeks to serve the community. Gift cards that are donated are to be redeemed by the society in order to buy sizes that were not donated.
In addition to the ride, beginning at 38927 FM 1774 in Magnolia, there will be a barbecue meal, bounce houses for children, basketball, horse shoes and a playground at Grand Oaks Park. Admission is two pairs of new pants of any size and food is $5 per plate.
Robinson said she got the idea for this fundraiser when her brother, a single parent, struggled to buy new clothes for his daughter to start school with. After assessing the needs of the Society of Samaritans, she realized there was a greater need for boys’ and young mens’ pants.
“It’s not necessary for the pants to be jeans or high-end pants,” she said. “It’s just the tag on the clothes, I think, that means a lot to the children.”
Recipients must qualify for aid from the society.
“I was blessed to have parents who could pay for new clothes each year, but many people aren’t,” she said. “My heart just goes out to them and we want to help them however we can.”
Fundraiser Details
WHAT: Food and fun for everyone, hot dogs, hamburgers, barbecue chicken and cookies and brownies for $5 per plate. Moonwalks for children ages 2 and up; basketball court, playground and horse shoes.
WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 16, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
WHERE: Riders meet at 38927 FM 1774 in Magnolia. Register at 9 a.m. leaving at 10 a.m. Non-riders will meet at Grand Oaks Park. Take FM 1774 to Nichols Sawmill, go to Grand Oaks Boulevard and turn Left. Follow the signs to park on the right.
ENTRY FEE: Two pairs of male jeans or pants, any size.
WHY: To provide back-to-school clothing for recipients through Society of Samaritans.
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