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Trenton & Downriver Area Soroptimists' 20th Annual Motorcycle Rally

Save the Date to "Save the Girls" Charity Ride

Soroptimist International of Trenton Area and Downriver Area, which dedicates its volunteer efforts to improving the lives of women and girls, will hold its 20th annual women-sponsored charity motorcycle ride, “Save the Girls,” on Saturday, September 7, 2024. The Soroptimists are inviting bikers as well as the general public to participate. All proceeds from this event will go to help domestic violence victims, human trafficking victims and awareness events, and women's health issues (with the focus on ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, and breast cancer), education, scholarships, and other Soroptimist service projects.

The ride begins at Motown Harley-Davidson, 14100 Telegraph Road in Taylor. Check in is from 9:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. Kickstands up at 11:45 A.M. The ride will be approximately 50 to 60 miles, with police escorts and road captains from HOG. The ride ends back at Motown Harley with food, beverages, and raffle baskets. 50/50 tickets will also be sold. There will be a special raffle for an outdoor fireplace package valued at $1000. Raffle tickets are $20 for one, or three for $50 (https://formsmarts.com/form/2d5y). Pre-registration provided by mail or online (https://formsmarts.com/form/1mdn). The cost is $25 per rider, $10 per passenger, and $10 for a non-rider for a meal ticket only. The cost the day of ride is $30 per rider, $10 per passenger. Contact Cathy at (734) 934-8460 or by email: sioftrentonanddownriverarea@gmail.com.

Follow them on Facebook at “20th Annual Save the Girls Charity Ride.” The Soroptimists have a table at Motown Harley every bike night. Registration and more information for the September ride is available there.

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The Trenton and Downriver Area Soroptimist organization meets the first Wednesday of the month. You may contribute to the foundation that the Soroptimists support on krogercommunityrewards.com. If you are interested in learning more about the Trenton and Downriver Area Soroptimists and our other activities, check out our page on Facebook@SoroptimistInternationalOfTrentonAndDownriverArea or sioftrentonanddownriverarea@gmail.com.

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