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For riders on 600 thundering motorcycles and 150 chrome polished custom and classic cars, Sunday, September 10th was a beautiful day to cruise the highways of the Eastern Shore. For the children and adults with disabilities at the Benedictine School in Ridgely, it was the exciting highlight of the new year. It was the day these riders roared into campus with all that awesome chrome, and the day that the riders raised more than $115,000 to enrich the lives of people with special needs.
“This is the fifth year for the Chrome City Ride, and every year it gets bigger and better,” said Benedictine’s Director, Sister Jeannette Murray, O.S.B. “All the riders from previous years keep coming back, and they’re bringing more and more friends with them.” The friends are as important to Sister Jeannette as the funds. “Every dollar coming into our program is a blessing, but to our kids it is knowing they are of valued by our community that is a greater treasure. This is all about them.”
Ken Folstein of Annapolis, father of an individual in Benedictine’s Open Community Program, wrote to the event’s organizers, “I can not thank you enough … The money will be well used and is appreciated. But it is your interest in and love for our children and us that makes this event so special. Your commitment lifts our spirits, and makes our journey that much less lonely and difficult.”
Owners of impressive cars and bikes from all over Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania gathered at seven designated locations, and then cruised in convoys to the Benedictine School. For a $25 pledge, each rider got a T-shirt, catered lunch, entertainment, a chance for prizes and trophies, and a day of fun showing off their “chrome” to an appreciative crowd. “Elvis” (in the person of impersonator Jim Godbold) was a big hit with the crowd as always. “Dance Heads” video productions gave everyone a chance to appear in their own animated music video. Many businesses and individuals from around the region provided generous sponsorships for the event, and everybody had a great day exceeding the goal.
The Chrome City Ride Committee, Sister Jeannette, and everyone at Benedictine
Send special THANKS to all of our great sponsors:
Altria Group, Inc.
Scott and Beverly Reed
Tina Ice, Harley Davidson of Maryland
J.D.M. Foundation - Jay Leno, Trustee
Central Sod Farm, Inc.
Chesapeake Insurance Group
Selective Insurance
Dunn's Floor Covering, Inc.
Sonco Worldwide
The Blake Family
Hartford Insurance
Bill Rinard
Expressions Catering
Scott Goldman
Maryland Sports Apparel
Stuart Bowyer
A.H. Hatcher, Inc.
The Lasker Family
C. & M. Ceramic
Single Source Evaluations LLC
Queenstown Bank of Maryland
Earl R. Klatsch, Treasurer - FOP Maryland State Lodge
St. Joan of Arc Council 12054 (Knights of Columbus)
Mike's Bar and Crab House, Riva MD
P.G.C.P.C.E.A.
Walton's Welding
Chopp & Company Building Components
W.L. Travers Building Contractor, Inc.
The Jacques Family
Hot Rod Garage, Inc.
The Family of Tully Denihan
Frank Kennedy Ford
All American Harley Davidson
Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc. Maryland Chapter
C&D Concrete LLC
Harley Davidson/Buell of Maryland, Inc.
Chesapeake Home Furnishings
Stephanie Shipley, Attorney at Law
Beracah Homes, Inc.
Lindstrom Excavating Contractors, Inc.
Maryland State Lottery Agency
Chevy Chase Cars
~ Harley Davidson of Ocean City MD
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MDR Services, Inc. ~ In Memory of Wally "Turtle" White 4/29/04 ~
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Kenneth B. Folstein, Chartered ~ Joe Meyers ~ The Becker Family ~ Medical Business Services, Inc. ~
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Jack and Holly Marshall ~ Harley Davidson/Buell of Annapolis ~ Lee Financial Associates LLC ~
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Baltimore City FOP Lodge #3 ~ The Mallas Family ~ Family of Ben Adams ~ Benedictine Sisters ~
~ Karen and Joseph Day ~ Higgs Family Cruisers ~ Ottey Automotive & Performance LLC ~
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Eastern Performance Cycles ~ Ramsey Ford-Linclon-Mercury-SVT ~ Ramsey's Chesapeake Harley Davidson ~
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M&M Auto, Inc. ~ Michael's Cafe ~ Newport Cycles ~ NDG Communications, Inc. ~
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Joe, Eleanor and Fred DeSio ~ Baltimore County FOP Lodge #4 ~ E.D.'s Small Engine Repair, Inc.
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~ World Class Used Auto & Truck Sales ~ Captain John Bilbrough
