Motorcyclists from the Buckeye State banded together for children fighting brain tumors at the 24th Marysville Ride for Kids over the weekend.

The July 11 event, which benefited the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, honored local brain tumor survivors Erin, Jared, Naomi and Seth as Ride for Kids Stars.

“Sometimes we get down, but you are proof that people do care and raise our spirit,” said Erin’s mom, Jennifer.

Across the nation, motorcyclists participate in Ride for Kids to make a difference in the lives of children fighting brain tumors. Their donations fund the PBTF’s medical research and family support programs.

The announced fundraising total was $60,262. The event is still collecting donations online at www.rideforkids.org. Fundraisers will receive incentive credit through Aug. 11.

Read more about the Marysville event here.

ABOUT RIDE FOR KIDS
Ride for Kids is a national series of motorcycle charity events that raise awareness and funds for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, the world’s largest nonprofit funder of research into one of the deadliest forms of childhood cancer. The Ride for Kids program also funds free educational resources and college scholarships for brain tumor survivors. More than 28,000 children and teens in the United States are living with the diagnosis of a brain tumor, and nearly 13 more cases are identified each day. American Honda is the presenting sponsor of Ride for Kids. Other national supporters include GEICO and Cycle Worldmagazine. To ride with us to cure the kids, call 800-253-6530 or go to www.rideforkids.org.