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Kick It Ride: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kick It Motorcycle Ride to give cancer the boot (XXX, 2008) — Motorcycles of all makes and models will help rev up the fight against cancer Sunday, Sept. 21 at the Sixth Annual American Cancer Society’s Kick It Motorcycle Ride. Starting at Danbury Fair, 7 Backus Dr., Danbury, and finishing in Indian Well State Park on Route 110 in Shelton, this grassroots fund-raiser draws hundreds of motorcyclists across Fairfield, Litchfield, and New Haven counties to help raise cancer awareness, honor cancer survivors, and support the American Cancer Society’s lifesaving research and patient support programs. "The American Cancer Society is excited to celebrate the fifth anniversary of this popular and inspiring event," said American Cancer Society Development Associate Robin Flay. "The Society depends on events like this to fund its support network for cancer patients, which includes our toll-free information line and website, free wigs, free transportation to-and-from treatment and one-on-one support groups." In 2007, more than 850 riders, including 50 cancer survivors, raised more than $30,000. This year’s ride will be led by Kick It Grand Marshal Buzz Kanter, a Stamford native and Stamford-based publisher who now lives in New Canaan. With state and local police escorts, riders will follow Routes 7, 33, and 1 through Danbury, Ridgefield, Wilton, Westport, Redding, Fairfield, Bridgeport, Trumbull, Stratford and Shelton. Registration is from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and the ride begins at 11:30 a.m. Registration includes a picnic at the park from 1:30 to 3 p.m. along with a performance by The Hollister Thompson Band. Cancer survivors will receive a bike flag. Volunteers are also needed to help with registration, cooking, serving, set up, or clean up on the day of the event. This year, sponsors include American Iron Magazine of Stamford, Connecticut Cruise News of New Milford, The Haymond Law Firm of Hartford, Danbury and Bridgeport, Crown Point Associates LLC of Shelton, and Circle Diner of Fairfield. For more information about Kick It or to pre-register or volunteer, contact Hawk at (203) 254-1066 or e-mail, mrhawk42@aol.com. Participants can also register online at www.cancer.org/kickit. The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. Founded in 1913 and with national headquarters in Atlanta, the Society has 13 regional Divisions and local offices in 3,400 communities, involving millions of volunteers across the United States. For more information anytime, call toll free 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PLEASE LIST THROUGH SEPT. 20 Area motorcyclists gear up fifth anniversary of the American Cancer Society’s Kick It Motorcycle Ride Danbury, CT – Motorcyclists across Fairfield and Litchfield counties will rev up the fight against cancer Sept. 21 at the American Cancer Society’s Sixth Annual Kick It Motorcycle Ride. With state and local police escorts, riders will kick off from Danbury Fair, 7 Backus Dr., in Danbury, and travel to Indian Well State Park at Route 110 in Shelton to raise cancer awareness and support the American Cancer Society’s lifesaving research and patient support services. Registration at Danbury Fair is from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and the ride begins at 11:30 a.m. Registration includes a picnic at the park from 1:30 to 3 p.m. along with a performance by The Hollister Thompson Band. Cancer survivors will receive a bike flag. All types of motorcycles are welcome. To register, volunteer, or for more information, contact Hawk at (203) 254-1066 or e-mail, mrhawk42@aol.com. Participants can also register online at www.cancer.org/kickit. ###
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