Woo Hoo What a Ride-Max’s Ride III

Well, Mother Nature’s sound of thunder wasn’t exactly the one we were hoping for when we headed out to Cowboy Harley Davidson to set up for the 3rd Annual Max’s Ride for ALS Research and Patient Services with a Salute to the Military.  Luckily, DJ Big W was on hand to get the party started with something other than the sounds of nature. However, she decided to cooperate and held off the rain for our opening ceremonies. This year we had representation which included numerous Veterans and Active Military Personnel.  Robert Cloyd, Army Veteran and Chaplain for the Cowboy Harley Davidson H.O.G. Chapter started us off with an opening prayer.   The Young Marines then provided us with the presentation of flags and singing a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem, was local artist Melissa Engleman. Winter, Marketing Director for Cowboy Harley Davidson coordinated the donation of our 4 man Police Escort and the small but mighty group of bikes headed out into the hill country.

Our awesome Max’s Ride volunteers then hurried to tear down and head over to Scholz Garten for a day of music and sunshine (did I mention sunshine).  As the bikes rolled into Scholz, the Natural Causes band broke out their version of “Born to be Wild”(right along with the preferred sound of thunder).  ROT staff had the Knievel Bikes they will be giving away at the ROT Rally this year on site. The Al Monti Band and The Bouldin Creek Bobkats also played and all donated their time and talents to Max’s Ride.

Although Mother Nature didn’t cooperate and when I woke up Sunday I was asking for a “do over” Max’s Ride III will go down as another incredibly incredible ride!!!  A BIG THANKS TO ALL OF OUR VOLUNTEERS, RIDERS, CONCERT ATTENDEES AND SPONSORS.  YOU ROCK!!!  

Take Care and Be Safe

~Whitney

P.S. Save the Date:  Max’s Ride IV-April 17, 2010 and yes we’ve already begun to plan J

Max Harrison was a man who fought two wars during his short thirty six years of life. He served in the Army and was deployed to Desert Storm. The second battle he fought began at the age of thirty two when he received the news that he had Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) also known as Lou Gehrigs Disease.

From the moment he was diagnosed, Max vowed to educate and raise funds for research and patient services.

He lost his battle with ALS in November of 2006 but with our help his legacy will live on across the U.S.A.

Join us for the

3rd Annual “Max’s Ride”

for ALS Research and Patient Services

With a Salute to our Military

April 18, 2009

ALL BIKES WELCOME

Staging will begin at 9 a.m. at Cowboy Harley Davidson of Austin/Buell. Opening ceremonies will start at 10:30 a.m.  First bike out will be at 11:00 a.m.   The self-guided ride will continue through the beautiful Texas Hill Country and will conclude at Scholz Garten, Downtown Austin, Texas. 

Lunch and a benefit concert will be waiting for the riders at Scholz Garten when they roll in or will begin at 12:30 p.m.

Come out to Cowboy Harley Davidson early and join us for a SALUTE to all of our Military, Persons Fighting ALS, Families, Caregivers & for those Loved Ones who are no longer with us.

Proceeds from the event will benefit ALS Research and Patient Services locally.

Pre-Registration: $20.00 donation 

Pre-register and ride as part of  the “escorted” group

Registration on April 18, 2009:  $25.00 donation

Please make checks payable to Max’s Ride ALS

Download registration form.

Adult Small-XLarge $12 donation

and XXLarge-XXXXLarge $15 donation

T-shirts modeled by volunteers Tina, Rachel and Nicole.

The Bands

The following bands have generously
donated their time and talents:

Natural Causes

www.naturalcauseslive.com

The Al Monti Band

The Bouldin Creek Bobkats

April 18th-Music goes from Noon to 5:30 pm at Scholz Garten

$10 Donation Requested

Tickets available at the door or at Cowboy Harley Thursday Bike Night at Twin Peaks South IH 35

MaxsRideALS@gmail.com

All proceeds benefit the ALS Association South Texas Chapter and assist families locally.