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The below events and organizations are being listed as a courtesy to the different charities or causes. Papaw, Inc. is not responsible for accuracy of information submitted, content of flyers or website links. Papaw, Inc. only lists events that are open, honest and up front about what they claim to be. If you have a question about an event you do not see listed here, please contact Papaw and he will give you any information or facts that he has available to him. Please, never drink and ride or drive.
Raising awareness is one of the most important aspects to raising funds for any event or charity. Marketing is important in raising awareness for any cause.
Are you thinking about organizing a ride or event to help someone in need? Would you like tips and information about organizing and marketing a successful event? Click here
To list your Indiana charity event here send Papaw the information at papaw@papawinc.com
NOTICE - I listed a few "charitable organizations I support" on page 'v' in my book, Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover.
I no longer support or endorse Ambassadors for Children and more specifically, the Wings of Angels Motorcycle Ride, (Indiana) in any manner whatsoever. |
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Click on the graphic to the left to visit Indiana Actors.com. Indiana Actors.com is a not for profit corporation under Indiana statute raising funds and awareness to battle, and defeat,breast cancer.
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Choose a Charity below or see what events are in a specific month
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SCI Hope Fund
A website dedicated to assisting those with spinal injuries.
www.scihope.org
There is a major event in September
- click here to learn more
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Indiana Actors.com
A website dedicated to recognizing talented people of Indiana in any of the arts and raising funds with hope for a cure for breast cancer.
www.indianaactors.com
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Brownsburg Educational Foundation
The BEF is a not-for-profit organization that promotes excellence in our schools through grants for innovative classroom projects and scholarships to graduating Brownsburg High School Seniors.
Christy Huston
Executive Director
444 East Tilden
Brownsburg, Indiana 46112
317.852.5726 / ext. 1755
Visit the BEF website
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Click for Breast Cancer - It is FREE to help and it only takes a moment!
The Breast Cancer site has a quota of donating at least one free mammogram a day to an underprivileged woman. Their corporate sponsors /advertisers use the number of daily visits to donate mammogram in exchange for advertising.
Visit the Breast Cancer website
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Sheltering Wings Center for Women
Emergency housing for women and children suffering from any form of domestic abuse
www.shelteringwings.org/
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Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation - No Boundries
MDFF supplies wheelchairs, hospital beds, van lifts, ramps for family homes,
shower chairs, lift systems, communication devices and breathing machines.
Support services, including clinical programs, home visits, and social outings,
also help clients learn to live everyday with No Boundaries.
www.mdff.org/
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Act of Faith
Providing financial assistance to those with serious or terminal illnesses while waiting on government aid.
Website
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JANUARY------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Midwest Motorcycle Club Hangover Rally
January 1st, 2011
Poker Run and Timed Run to benefit the Damar House - We build better futures for children and adults facing life's greatest developmental and behavioral challenges. Damar is Indiana's oldest private not-for-profit provider of residential services to children with developmental disabilities and today serves hundreds of individuals and their families.
www.midwestmc.com
FEBRUARY------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
No events listed for this month at this time
MARCH------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
No events listed for this month at this time
APRIL------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SEASONS OF REFRESHING
CMA Event
April 16-17, 2010
Location: 1750 State Rd. 46 East
Nashville, Indiana
Contact:
Mike & Debbie Bischoff
1-513-515-7375 -mikendebsue@yahoo.com
View the Flyer
MAY------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cornerstone Riders Run for the Son
May 1st, 2010
Please join us for our annual Run for the Son. We will take a scenic ride to the Marion County Fairgrounds where we will enjoy a free lunch, entertainment and prizes.
Registration is free. Contact Cornerstone Riders,
Gordon Adair at 317-462-1576 for details on location and times.
Visit the national website for the Christian Motorcyclists Association
3rd Annual Act of Faith Car/Truck/Bike Show
2010 TBA
Plainfield Eagle Aerie 3207
5556 East US 40
Plainfield Indiana
Registration begins at 9 am
See the flyer for detailed information
The Iron Knights host the Inaugural Annual Peyton Manning Children's Hospital
100-Mile Poker Run
May 8, 2010
The Iron Knights host 2nd Annual Poker Run for the Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at St.Vincent. This hospital provides care for 50,000 children across all counties every year. Not a bar-hop, race or escorted. Just a great ride, with 12 stops throughout south-central Indiana available. On-line registration available. $1,000's in gifts & prizes; including best 3 poker hands, games & silent auction items. All bikers welcome. Registration 9:30-11:00am. at Dreyer Honda South in Whiteland, IN Photo's with the Hardee's Hotties, and "On-the-Road" by a professional. First 20 bikes get FREE GAS. Dinner Party 4-6pm. Only $20 rider, $10 passenger. We had 300 bikers our 1st year. So come out and ride for a great cause.
Summary:
Iron Knights 2nd Annual Poker Run for Peyton Manning Children's Hospital
Saturday May 8, 2010
Registration: 9:30am -11:00am
Dreyer Honda South
595 East Tracy Rd.
Whiteland, IN. 46184
Website:
www.Iron-Knights.net
Sponsors:
Dreyer Honda South, Midwest Moto, DQ, Frenchy's Pub, Flatout Powersports, Bloomington Harley, RevSport!, Bloomington Powersports, Shopworth, Pit Bull, Gatesville General, AppleWorks, Mann's Harley, Johnson County Park.
Contact:
Chartman
Chartman@Iron-Knights.net
317-997-7163
Website
2010 Relay For Life of Avon
May 14-15 | 5p.m. - 5p.m. at Avon Town Hall Park
Website
Nicole's Ride
May 15th, 2010
Website
JUNE------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hoosier Burn Camp Ride
June 2nd, 2010
Starting at: Carmel Fire Headquarters 2 Civic Square Registration: 8:00 - 9:15am or
Pre-register at www.carmelfirefighters.com
Coffee, donuts, and juice provided
Bikes Leave at: 9:30am
Destination: Hoosier Burn Camp/Camp Tecumseh Brookston, IN
Lunch provided at the Hoosier Burn Camp $30.00 per bike Price includes a T-Shirt (while supplies last)
Sponsored by Carmel Firefighters Local 4444 For more info email: Scott Stroup, or Dave Martin or calling Carmel Fire Department Headquarters:
(317) 571-2600 For more information visit www.CarmelFD.com All ride proceeds will go to kids attending camp.
The Miracle Ride 2010
June 4-6, 2010
Raising funds for Riley Children's Hospital
www.miracleride.net
Cheryl Richardson Memorial Ride
Hendricks County ABATE Region XI
June 19th, 2010
Plainfield Eagles on US 40 9 AM registration $10 per person $5 lunch
For more info, contact Tambra Chance at 317.852.2643
www.rockforthecure.com
Relay for Life Brownsburg 2010
June 5th & 6th, 2010
Benefits the American Cancer Society
Brownsburg West Middle School Track - Brownsburg, Indiana
Papaw will be the emcee for this 24 hour event. Relay For Life is a 24-hour community event that celebrates life, honors cancer survivors and remembers those we have lost to cancer. Teams from churches, schools, local businesses, social and civic organizations and more form teams to walk around the track for the entire 24 hours to fight cancer. Activities and special events are scheduled around the clock which will make this Brownsburg’s biggest block party!
Website
2010 Relay For Life of Danville
June 12-13 | 10a.m. - 10a.m. at Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds
Website
2010 Relay For Life of Plainfield IN
June 12th 9am - June 13th 9am at Metropolis
Website
The Indiana Ride for the Salute
June 19th, 2010
To benefit the children of soldiers lost since 9-11
Staging begins at noon and ride leaves at 1 PM
IndyWest Harley Davidson - Plainfield, Indiana
See the website
Cory's Crewz for a Cure Benefit Ride
2010 TBA
Benefits the American Cancer Society
Cory lost his battle with cancer on July 28th, 2007. He was five years old.
www.coryscrewz.com
Rock for the Cure Ride for Breast Cancer
Saturday, June 26th, 2010
A motorcycle ride to fund breast cancer research, awareness, education, and prevention.
LongAcre Bar & Grill
4813 Madison Avenue, Indianapolis
www.rockforthecure.com
Ashlee's Ride
2010 TBA
In loving memory of Ashlee. Ride registration is at Southside Harley Davidson. The ride ends at the Plainfield Eagle Lodge.
Our Mission
- To improve the quality of life for children who are suffering from
a mitochondrial disease. One child at a time.
Website
MySpace
Warren's Ride
2010 TBA
This ride is intended to raise awareness and funds for research with hopes of defeating melanoma. Melanoma is a dreaded disease with no known cure.
Registration begins at 8:30am, first bike out at 10:00am. $20 for driver, $10 for passenger
Mt. Olive Lutheran Church
5171 W. Smokey Row Road
Greenwood, IN 46143
See the website
Heroes Tour - A Time to Say Thanks
There is no 2010 event but there will be another Heroes Tour in 2010
www.heroesofpublicsafety.org
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Bret Neylon's Race to Recovery 5K Run & Walk
July 17th, 2010
In June of 2006, Bret Neylon was involved in a biking accident that resulted in the fracture of his C4 vertebrae. Bret is a well known coach, teacher and friend to many in and around Hendricks County.
Race to Recovery website
AUGUST------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ABATE Region XI American Diabetes Association Ride
August 7th, 2010
To benefit Camp John Warvel Hoosier children with diabetes
Call Kenny Casey with questions - 317.271.6647 or Roger Scott - 317.695.5020
Bike show, prizes, entertainment, hog roast and more!
Region XI Hendricks County ABATE - D.B.B.N.F. Memorial Ride
August 14th, 2010
Coachman Restaurant & Lounge (6112 Cambridge Way, Plainfield, IN)
Registration 9:00am-11:00am. Ride Leaves at 11:00am.
Admission: $15 a person or $25 a couple
Admission includes: Breakfast & Ride Patch
Loop For Life
August 21st, 2010
The Loop For Life is an annual charity ride held at the Marion County Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. The ride takes place on Interstate 465 which circles Marion County. The Interstate is closed to all automobile traffic and the 3 lane wide, 15 mile long procession of bikes is cheered at every overpass. For 10 years,
this has been considered one of the most enjoyable event rides in the Midwest. Music and food follow with t-shirts for all riders. If you only do one charity
ride this year, this is the one! See you there!
Pre-Registration is $35 and to Register the day of the event will be $40. This year we are offering $5 of your pre-registration fee to go back to your local H.O.G. Chapter, Rider's Club/Group or other Organizations, so make sure to indicate the name and group number when you pre-register.
www.loopforlife.org
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Pop Dreyer Charity Ride
2010 TBA
$25.00 per bike Registration 9:00 - 11:00 am at Dreyer Motorsports
Leave for lap around Moto GP course at IMS 11:30am Free lunch at Dreyer Motorsports Poker Run, lasts about 1 1/2 hours Door prizes
www.dreyercycle.com
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Anna's Celebration Ride
September 12th, 2010
Indianapolis Southside Harley-Davidson & Buell4930 Southport Crossing Place Indianapolis, IN 46237 - view and print the flyer Contact Tom Bland, Ride Coordinator (317) 443-6429, or Courtni Jeffers and Betsy Holtsclaw (317) 684-7474
Anna Molloy lost her battle in 2007 and walks hand in hand with Jesus in Heaven. Anna was afflicted with the genetic disorder known as Geleophysic Dysplasia. Her heart could take no more and ceased to beat. Her legacy, love and smile will live on in her family and friends who cherished each and every moment they had with her. She is truly an inspiration to all who knew her. Please pray for her family.
Anna's Celebration of Life Foundation is a privately run not for profit foundation whose main objective is to help insure that area children with special needs are afforded the joy of celebrating their “specialness”.
Anna Molloy (Anna Banana) Online Memorial Tribute - share sympathy, condolences and tributes.
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2nd Annual SCI Hope Ride
September 18th, 2010
A police escorted motorcycle ride through scenic Hendricks County to benefit the SCI Hope Fund, a fund of the Hendricks County Community Foundation
This event will raise funds and awareness to
provide valuable information and resources to those who live with spinal cord
injury or have loved ones who do.
Hosted by the Plainfield Eagle Riders, Eagle Aerie 3207 with the help of many other volunteers.
You may always contact Papaw for information about this event, or if you would like to sponsor the SCI Hope Ride or donate auction items, door prizes, etc. at 317.289.3242 or visit SCI Hope Fund
Lizton Lions Club Charity Ride & Bike Show
2010 TBA
Lizton Lions Club Park, State Road 136, Lizton, IN (West of Intersection of S.R.39 and S.R.136)
Registration 9:00am to 10:30am, $20.00 Donation per Bike ~ $5.00 per Passenger for Ride (Includes Chili and Fixins Meal)
Kickstands Up 11:00am - $20.00 Entry in Bike Show / Registration until 2:00pm. Winners plaques for 8 classes announced at 4:00pm. Other activities include chili cookoff, mud volleyball and corn hole. Proceeds benefit Indianapolis Blind School and Cancer Control.
For more information contact Jack @ 317-994-5728
UAW Local 933 Mark Allen Memorial Ride
2010 TBA
UAW Local 933 Union Hall: 2320 South Tibbs Avenue, Indpls. IN
Sign-Up and Bike Show @ 9:00am; Kickstands Up at 10:30am. $25 Donation per Person; $40 Donation for Couples.
100% of the Tax Deductible Donations goes to The March of Dimes.
Beer Tenders, Scavenger Hunt, Vendors, Pig Roast and Music by The Skunk Holler Band.
Call Randy at 317-442-8596 or BZ 317-508-3865 for more Information.
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Go Hawg Wild Hog Roast
2010 TBA
To benefit Act of Faith which raises funds to financially assist families facing cancer or terminal illness
Registration, Clarion Hotel, Waterfront - 2930 Waterfront Parkway
$5 minimum donation.
View the flyer
Josiah’s Ride Cruzin’ 4 a Cure Poker Run/Fun Day
2010 TBA
More info available at www.alrpost79.com or write us at cruzin4acure@hotmail.com.
View and print the flyer
Stan Warner Memorial
Motorcycle Charity Ride
2010 TBA
For Pancreatic Cancer Research
Registration 10:30 to 11:30 AM at Williams Park in Brownsburg, Indiana. Look for the entrance to the park off of Locust Lane. 940 S. Locust Lane
Stan Warner, a retired Brownsburg Indiana Policeman passed away December 30,
2007 from a 2 year battle with pancreatic cancer. Stan will be remembered as a
loving and caring father, husband and friend. He was a great man that was always
willing to help anyone. Stan was proud of his Harley but was unable to enjoy
it for long. Through this ride his name and spirit will live on.
View the flyer
Deb & Lil T's Rock n Ride 4 Breast Cancer
2010 TBA
Contact
Lil T at liltsfight4cancer@yahoo.com for more information
5th Annual MAKE A DIFFERENCE HALLOWEEN PARTY to Battle Autism
2010 TBA
FIREHOUSE BAR & GRILL - 310 W. Main Street, Plainfield, IN 46168Minimum $5.00 donation includes raffles, 50/50, COSTUME FASHION SHOW by the LLR GIRLZ all hosted Lady Jaye.
Indiana Walk to Defeat ALS
2010 TBA
White River State Park. Registration 9:00 am. Walk begins at 10:30 am.
For more Information call Donna Colon at (888) 508-3232 or email walk@alsaindiana.org directly. The walk site is wheelchair and stroller accessible.
View the website
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Region XI ABATE of Indiana Toy Run for the Rise Learning Center
2010 TBA
9:30 am registration
leaves at 11 am
$5 per person with a $5 new toy or $5 worth of school supplies OR $10 per person without a toy or school supplies
Appletree Restaurant
14th Annual Circle City Toy Run
2010 TBA
To Benefit Salvation Army Kids Toy Shop
ADMISSION: NEW TOY OR $10
FOR INFO CALL (317) 637-4247
DECEMBER------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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