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Ride for Autism Speaks Accepting Registrations
The local chapter of Autism Speaks is hosting its annual motorcycle ride fund-raiser Sunday, Oct. 5.
The local chapter of Autism Speaks is hosting its annual motorcycle ride fund-raiser Sunday, Oct. 5.
For the ninth straight Autism Speaks will raise funds and awareness with Ride for Autism Speaks.
Last year’s event raised $57,000.
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“The money goes to Autism Speaks,” said Emily Kreifels, who is the Temporary Field Director of Development for the South Jersey chapter of Autism Speaks. “We use some of the money for research, but a good fraction goes directly to families in the local community.”
The event is for both motorcyclists and others who may just want to join the party at the end of the ride at Harrah’s Casino and Resort in Atlantic City. It is $35 for all riders and event attendees.
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Registration begins at 9 a.m. at the Camden Waterfront. The riders will begin the 60-mile ride at Camden and will travel down the Atlantic City Expressway with a police escort until they reach their final destination.
The function at Harrah’s begins at 2 p.m. The three-hour event will include live music and food.
“They can expect to have a live band, delicious food, and raffles,” Kreifels said.
Anyone interested can register online at www.rideforautismspeaks.org/philadelphia.