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| Who: |
Over 600 motorcyclists with a heart for the homeless |
| What: |
Bikers will ride 100 miles, rain or shine, to raise money for the poor and homeless of City Union |
| Mission: |
Riders are asked to find sponsors to pledge any amount, with a minimum donation of $20 to ride. After the ride, a program will be held at 3 p.m. The rider with the most cash turned in will win two Southwest Airline tickets (courtesy of Southwest Airline). W.M. Knives will also be donating five custom-designed knives to be used as prizes, worth almost $200 each. Refreshments will be provided, along with entertainment, including local bands Bar-Judah, Jody Jarrett and Streams of Mercy, and the Jeff Sheetz Band. |
| When: |
Today, Sunday, May 1, 2005 |
| Where: |
Register at starting point: Richard’s Gebaur Airport, 15910 Kensington, KCMO, from 9 am-noon. Ending point: City Union Mission Men’s Center, 1108 E. 10th St., KCMO (corner of 10th & Troost), where the program will begin at 3 p.m. |
| Why: |
“Our mission is two-fold,” said Teddy Bitner, Director of Biker’s with a Mission. “First, we want to raise money for the poor and homeless at City Union Mission. Second, we want to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. A number of organizations are involved to make this happen,” said Bitner. |
Cycle Disciples Ministries and Disciples of Jesus Ministry facilitate the event. Established by Guy Girratono in 1990, this event has raised over $425,000 since it began, last year raising $26,000. Funds raised provide Kansas City’s poor and homeless with things they might otherwise go without, such as baby formula, nursery equipment, eyeglasses, bus tokens for job interviews, and utility assistance. |
