Well, it’s over for another year. Wow.
It was an incredible day. While it is difficult to calcualate actual numbers (because only those who register for the morning ride or for supper get counted), it would not be a stretch to assume that we were easily over 400 people at this year’s event.
For those who don’t know what the Appreciation day is all about, let me quickly explain. A few years ago, we came up with the idea of doing an event that simply says “thank you” to the motorcycle community for all the good that they do during the year. You see, motorcyclists raise enormous amounts of cash for local charities. In fact, many believe they as a group, no one else raises more! Last year, motorcyclists raised approximately $1 Million for local charities and organizations. Not bad for a bunch of bikers!
The Appreciation Day is a way of expressing gratitude to the bikers of the N.C.R. It is the only event that can boast 100% participation by the primary dealerships in the city. Because of the donations from those shops, we are able to provide a full pig-roast dinner at no coast! Along with the $1,000s of prizes and giveaways, it is a huge event. It is something I’m very proud to be a part of.
Like every year, the Bikers’ Church people rose to the occassion. We had over 60 volunteers. Each worked tremendously hard, doing the tasks assigned to them, and then stepping in and helping others. We laughed a lot, played a lot, and ate a lot.
This morning, as I prepare to head over to my “other church”, I am still basking in the energy of a wonderful day.
I will try to send a couple of pictures from my iPhone in a minute.
