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Third Annual Freezin’ For A Reason Ride
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Third Annual Freezin’ For A Reason Ride
January 5, 2013
Brian "Bighead" Wilson invites everyone in
every type of vehicle to join in.
Contributed Photo
By Wendy Hayworth
Intern Reporter for the Tribune
intern@lstribune.net
As the chilly afternoon rolls in on Saturday, January 12th, over 100 people will brave the cold for the third annual Freezin’ for a Reason Ride to benefit Special Olympics.
Three years ago, “super plunger” Captain Brian Wilson of the Lee’s Summit Police Department, sat down with some of his fellow officers to brainstorm a new way to raise money for Special Olympics. A comment was made that they could not have a motorcycle ride. Wilson responded with, “Well, why can’t I?”
Not long after, a logo was drawn up and the Freezin’ for a Reason Ride was created.
FFRR brings together different groups of people with big hearts and a common goal. Motorcycles, Jeeps, convertibles, and cars with windows rolled down will meet at Gail’s Harley-Davidson for registration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This is where participants will claim their shirts and enjoy a small buffet courtesy of Gail’s.
A $24 donation is required to register. Donations can be made at http://somo.kintera.org/superplungekc/bigheadwilson or in cash the day of the event. To guarantee yourself a shirt that fits, contact Brian Wilson with a comment on the donation page or through his e-mail: bigheadwilson@comcast.net.
At 1:30 sharp, riders will be escorted by the Lee’s Summit Police Department and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Patrol to Longview Beach for a photo op.
From there, riders will be escorted to StueyMcBrews at 321 SE Main St for a chili buffet and auction.
Everyone is invited to the auction and after party at StueyMcBrews, regardless of participation in the ride.
A professional auctioneer will auction off items such as: fire rings, a tattoo session, autographed sports memorabilia, and so much more.
Auction items and more information can be found by www.bigheadwilson.com.
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