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LAVROC RIDES - Los Angeles Ride for Kids®

May 4, 2008

Torrance to San Pedro

The 17th annual Los Angeles Ride for Kids® raised $263,192 for the PBTF on May 4, topping its previous record by more than $16,000.
The 900 participants met at American Honda Motor Co. headquarters on a bright, sunny morning before the riders and their patient family passengers departed on a coastline-hugging tour of Rancho Palos Verdes.
Fifteen Ride for Kids "stars" were honored during the Celebration of Life program. Younger patients like Regina and Alex, 8, joined older survivors like Amanda, 21, on stage to give fundraisers a glimpse into what it's like to fight a brain tumor.
"I have the best job today," said Kathy Riley, mother of 20-year-old Peter. "I get to thank all of you riders who have been there for us."
Dr. Anat Erdreich-Epstein and Dr. Jonathan Finlay of the PBTF Institute at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles spoke about the importance of brain tumor research.

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