'Ride for the Red' to Raise Money for Local Red Cross Services

The Southeastern Michigan Chapter of the American Red Cross is calling all motorcyclists to go "cruising' for a cause" on and take part in a 60-mile scenic tour of Oakland County’s finest roads and back roads this Sunday. 

The Southeastern Michigan Chapter’s Ride for Red will be held rain or shine and will benefit the organization’s local core services, which includes disaster relief, service to the armed forces and health and safety training. All money raised from Sunday's ride will be used locally.

Kickstands will go up at ABC Harley-Davidson in Waterford at 11 a.m. with the first stop at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, where Red Bull will be on-site handing out a cool refreshment.

The next stop is in Leonard, where Cold Stone Creamery will provide riders with a sweet treat. The ride will end at in downtown Rochester for a pig roast dinner, live entertainment and chance to win some great prizes.

Registration is $20 per rider and $35 with a passenger; included in registration is an authentic “Ride for the Red” patch, ride pin, light breakfast and buffet.

The event is open to all motorcycle enthusiasts, bike models and the general public.

Non-bikers can also come out to support the local Red Cross and enjoy a great pig roast dinner for $12.95 per person.

You can pre-register online at semredcross.org or at ABC Harley-Davidson in Waterford at 9 a.m. on the day of the ride. For more information or to register by phone, call 313-833-2632.

Red Cross Champions, O’Connor’s Public House and ABC Harley-Davidson are the official organizers of Ride for the Red.

To learn more about the American Red Cross, Southeastern Michigan Chapter, log on to www.semredcross.org or follow the American Red Cross, Southeastern Michigan Chapter's blog at www.semredcrossblog.org.

Source: American Red Cross, Southeast Michigan Chapter