| KC’s Biker Community Raises Over $26,000 for Homeless |
| 15th Annual Fundraiser a success! |
| May 03, 2004 |
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Almost 600 motorcyclists with a heart for the homeless rode 100 miles to raise money for the homeless at City Union Mission.
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This year riders raised over $26,375 (with more money coming in) by obtaining sponsors to pledge any amount (per mile driven), with a minimum donation of $20 to ride. Pat North raised $1,130 and received the prize of 2 Southwest Airlines tickets (courtesy of Southwest Airlines) for raising the most pledges and also received the prize of a custom made knife for having the most money turned in the day of the event.
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Sunday, May 2, 2004
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The ride began at Richards Gebaur Airport, 15910 Kensington, Belton, MO (Registration 9 a.m. to Noon) and ended at City Union Mission Men’s Center at 10th & Troost, KCMO.
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For 15 consecutive years, the Bikers With A Mission - Run for the Homeless event has raised funding and awareness for the plight of the poor and homeless. Cycle Disciples Ministries and Disciple of Jesus Ministries sponsor the event. Last year over $20,000 in pledges for homeless families at City Union Mission was raised. Funds raised during the ride provide Kansas City’s poor and homeless many things they might otherwise have to go without, such as eyeglasses, bus tokens to get to job interviews, rent and utility assistance, and much more. In 15 years this event has raised over $426,000. |
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| City Union Mission is an evangelical Christian ministry committed to sharing the gospel and meeting the spiritual, physical and emotional needs of men, women and children who are poor or homeless. The Mission has been restoring hope to Kansas City's poor and homeless for over 82 years. Last year, City Union Mission provided almost 292,000 meals for the hungry and over 127,000 beds for the weary. |
