On Saturday, July 17th, local motorcycle bikers from the Disciples of Jesus Biker Outreach hosted the first "Ride for Life" event for the CPC Women's Health Resource. The event raised about $1,200. Cyclists came as far as Fort Wayne, Toledo, and Lima to be a part of the ride and to show their support of the Centers. The ride started at the Napoleon Harley Davidson Shop and traveled through Northwest Ohio on a 65-mile route.
The trip had one stop at the Bryan CPC where bikers were able to take a break, get refreshments and tour the facility. After the short break, the Bryan Police Department stopped all traffic on High Street and escorted the bikers through downtown Bryan. To spice up the ride, there was a drive-thru scavenger hunt in Goll Woods. Bike accessories with a colored bandana attached to each where hidden throughout the woods. The bikers' responsibility was to locate each accessory and report back at the final destination tent where their hunt tickets were then entered into a prize drawing.
The final destination was Christ Community Church in Ridgeville Corners. Upon arrival, the bikers were served a delicious lunch which was provided by the Women of the Disciples of Jesus biker group. A local Christian band, Red Tree, from Montpelier was the musical entertainment of the event.
Hector Veldez, "Ride for Life" participant and Chaplain of the Disciples of Jesus said, "I was so proud to be able to be a part of this event. I personally believe I need to stand for the lives of the unborn and this was perfect opportunity for me and my friends to do that."
