motomama
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« on: July 07, 2016, 07:10:01 PM » |
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When I checked the VRCC post office box today, there was a letter from Make a Wish and I wanted to share it with all of you. I am still overwhelmed by the outpouring of support and generous giving from our members for this charity. Thank you all!!!!!
"Dear Lori and Members of the Valkyrie Riders Cruiser Club:
On behalf of Make-a-Wish Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia, I want to thank you for your generous donation of $8,050.00 from the proceeds of your many fundraising events. We're thrilled to recognize Valkyrie Riders Cruiser Club as a Wishmaker in our annual report, newsletter and on our website donor list. We are delighted to let you know that your donation will be used for the wish-granting expenses of two local children!
Drew is a 10 year old boy from Fairmont, WV, who is living with Cystic Fibrosis. Drew, like many young boys, loves playing basketball, anything pertaining to Star Wars and Adam Sandler films. He truly is the outdoorsy type and he loves to go camping with his family. When wish-granting volunteers met with Drew, he knew the perfect wish would combine his two favorite things -- adventure and time with his family. Drew told his volunteers of his dream trip, which involves cruising on the open ocean with his mother, father and sister. This summer, Drew will embark on a dream cruise to the Caribbean. He is eagerly counting down the days until he can soak up the sun on the vast decks of the ship!
Aidan is a 6 year old boy from Morgantown, WV, who has received multiple organ transplants. Aidan is a friendly little boy who enjoys playing with his brother and sister at the playground. Being Mickey Mouse's biggest fan, it was no surprise when he expressed his dream of visiting Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando. Aidan was thrilled to see this wish come true, as well as visiting the beautiful Sea World, Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure theme parks. While at Disney, he was able to meet some of his very favorite Toy Story characters, Buzz Lightyear and Woody. This vacation was an experience Aidan and his family will never forget!
Our goal is to make this time in our wish kids' lives just a little bit better, a little less scary. We offer them a chance to dream and a time to forget all about doctors and hospitals - even if just for a little while. Thanks to our very generous donors, these children will experience their wishes come true and are on their way to a brighter, more positive future.
Thank you for making wishes like these possible.
Sincerely
Leandra Clovis
Northern WV Regional Manager
Make-a-Wish Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia"
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« Reply #1 on: July 07, 2016, 07:18:41 PM » |
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Thanks for sharing this, Lori. One more reason to be proud to be part of the VRCC family!
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« Reply #3 on: July 07, 2016, 08:49:03 PM » |
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We may be one huge dysfunctional family, as made evident by the new crack down and stricter enforcement of the 'Rules of the Road', but when we throw a party, we know how to do it  What it comes down to is that despite our political/religious leanings, we are truly a giving, generous family, blessed by our freedom to enjoy the wind. The fact that our goofy group of 400 or so, raised over $8K for our charity (once again), is testament that we are so much more than some bikers arguing on a message board... I am proud to call each and everyone of you my friends/brothers/sisters... Great job everyone  Black Dog |
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« Reply #4 on: July 08, 2016, 04:51:38 AM » |
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« Reply #6 on: July 08, 2016, 05:45:51 AM » |
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Awesomeness right there!! |
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« Reply #7 on: July 08, 2016, 06:46:51 AM » |
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"Mean Colleen" and I (Firea100) are proud to be a part of such a wonderful, caring organization!
It helps to read Thank You notes like this, especially on days like this....
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« Reply #8 on: July 08, 2016, 07:28:29 AM » |
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We may be one huge dysfunctional family, as made evident by the new crack down and stricter enforcement of the 'Rules of the Road', but when we throw a party, we know how to do it What it comes down to is that despite our political/religious leanings, we are truly a giving, generous family, blessed by our freedom to enjoy the wind. The fact that our goofy group of 400 or so, raised over $8K for our charity (once again), is testament that we are so much more than some bikers arguing on a message board... I am proud to call each and everyone of you my friends/brothers/sisters... Great job everyone Black Dog My friend from Wisconsin nailed it! Nuff said! I love all y'all. RIDE SAFE |
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
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« Reply #9 on: July 08, 2016, 07:51:32 AM » |
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All said and done , we pull together when the time comes. T H A N K Y O U to the staff for pulling off another G R E A T INZANE. To all the new IZ participants , lets see you next year. You can't have just one IZ.
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« Reply #10 on: July 08, 2016, 08:00:40 AM » |
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I would echo the thoughts of those above. Thanks to the VRCC staff, and all the members, for all they do and making this donation possible |
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« Reply #11 on: July 08, 2016, 08:18:24 AM » |
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We may be one huge dysfunctional family, as made evident by the new crack down and stricter enforcement of the 'Rules of the Road', but when we throw a party, we know how to do it cooldude What it comes down to is that despite our political/religious leanings, we are truly a giving, generous family, blessed by our freedom to enjoy the wind. The fact that our goofy group of 400 or so, raised over $8K for our charity (once again), is testament that we are so much more than some bikers arguing on a message board... I am proud to call each and everyone of you my friends/brothers/sisters... Great job everyone Wink Black Dog . .....Agreed...ya,ll done good....God Bless.. |
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« Reply #12 on: July 08, 2016, 12:20:18 PM » |
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First we allow ourselves to be seduced by the Valkyrie
we then join and inherit this vrcc family
I am proud to call you all family
Thanks Lori & Carl, Connie & Mike, Damon and the Kinter clan, Scott and Joni, Daniel Mayer and everyone who makes it happen year after year Youse guys are d best
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When you come to the fork in the road, take it
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« Reply #13 on: July 08, 2016, 02:31:41 PM » |
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Hats off indeed. To the staff who organize the thing, to the folks who donate things we buy raffle tickets to win, to folks who donate things we want to bid on, to a special lady who makes pies that are worth about $3,000, to my wife who complains a lot less about how many tickets I buy (I tell her they're cheaper by the arm's length), and to all my fellow Valkyrie riders. |
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« Reply #14 on: July 08, 2016, 02:56:03 PM » |
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Hats off indeed. To the staff who organize the thing, to the folks who donate things we buy raffle tickets to win, to folks who donate things we want to bid on, to a special lady who makes pies that are worth about $3,000, to my wife who complains a lot less about how many tickets I buy (I tell her they're cheaper by the arm's length), and to all my fellow Valkyrie riders. That about says it for me as well Helping out such worthy causes by having such a great time...what could be better? |
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« Reply #15 on: July 08, 2016, 07:07:50 PM » |
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That's how we roll :cooldude:thanks for sharing this letter, it's great that we can help them enjoy the time they have  |
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