Blackberry Smoke Ride for CURE Hosted by Tom Glavine
Take a dose of Southern rock, add some gleaming chrome and leather, then throw in a worthy children’s cause on a summer day and what do you get? The Blackberry Smoke Ride for CURE, Hosted by Tom Glavine scheduled Sunday, August 11, 2019.
Blackberry Smoke members, including brothers Brit and Richard Turner, were personally impacted by childhood cancer when Brit’s daughter Lana was diagnosed with stage IV neuroblastoma at age 3. After being told that there was little chance of survival, Lana fought and defeated the cancer and is now a thriving and happy 12-year-old. When Lana survived cancer, Brit made a vow to help make a di erence in the ght against pediatric cancer.
The Blackberry Smoke Ride for CURE, Hosted by Tom Glavine is one way that Brit and his bandmates are helping. Falcons Fury Harley Davidson dealership in Conyers, Ga. is sponsoring the two-day event on the weekend of August 10 and 11, 2019, and organizers expect more than 1,000 riders to participate. Registration is $20 at www.rideforcure.org. Ra e tickets for one-of-a-kind items are also available for $25 each at www.rideforcure.org.
On August 10, riders and bike enthusiasts can enjoy a family picnic and bike show at Falcons Fury from noon to 4 pm. The day will include live music, meet and greet with former Atlanta Braves’ pitcher and National Baseball Hall of Fame legend Tom Glavine and his wife Chris, children’s activities and complimentary food and beverages. The Glavines are long-time supporters and volunteers for CURE.
On August 11, riders will meet at Falcons Fury Harley Davidson starting at 11 and the ride o cially begins at 12 noon. The 38-mile route runs between Falcons Fury in Conyers and concludes at The Battery at SunTrust Park at PBR Atlanta in Cobb County. Brit and Richard Turner and Tom and Chris Glavine will participate in the ride. Once at The Battery Atlanta, riders will enjoy a post-ride event with live music, and Brit Turner and Tom Glavine will draw and announce ra e item winners.
Ra e items include: • Custom Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 customized with Blackberry Smoke Ride for CURE artwork painted by Zac Brown Customs and featuring an exclusive leather seat designed by artist Matt Howell with Compass Leather and made from Mizuno baseball gloves signed by Tom Glavine and Brit Turner • One of 10 Custom Motorcycle Helmets with Blackberry Smoke Ride for CURE artwork painted by Zac Brown Customs • Two Mizuno baseball gloves signed by members of Blackberry Smoke and Tom Glavine • Demerbox Bluetooth Speaker with Blackberry Smoke Ride for CURE artwork • Custom Southern Grind Knife • Blackberry Smoke Autographed Guitar unique • Blackberry Smoke Album Set • Blackberry Smoke VIP concert package for 2 • Signed print of “Passing the Torch” by David Uhl, signed by artist and Tom Glavine
Registration for ride and ra e: rideforcure.org CURE Childhood Cancer: curechildhoodcancer.org Blackberry Smoke Ride for CURE merchandise: merchmountain.com Blackberry Smoke Ride for CURE items, including custom-designed patch, coin, drink koozies and t-shirts are available for purchase at www.rideforcure.org and www.merchmountain.com. All proceeds from the merchandise, ra e tickets and the ride will bene t CURE Childhood Cancer.
Kevin Kennedy and George Tingley are serving as co-organizers of the event. Kennedy is currently on the Advisory Board for CURE Childhood Cancer and has previously served as President of the Board of Directors for CURE. Tingley is Business Development Director for Falcons Fury Harley Davidson and has organized several previous events to bene t CURE.
Help us in the ght against pediatric cancer to raise critical research dollars in support of CURE Childhood Cancer’s mission. Each year, CURE Childhood Cancer invests more than $4 million in life-saving research at leading pediatric cancer research institutions across the nation. While CURE works to advance treatments and get closer to cures for all childhood cancers, the organization also supports the families of children with cancer in meaningful and appropriate ways. Your participation in the ride helps CURE advance its mission. Please join us today and register at www.rideforcure.org
About CURE Childhood Cancer
Founded in 1975, Atlanta, Georgia-based CURE Childhood Cancer is dedicated to conquering childhood cancer through funding targeted research while supporting patients and their families. With cancer as the second leading cause of death in children, CURE dedicates nearly $4 million annually to speci c research projects aimed at curing cancers that a ect children. Through innovative programming, CURE Childhood Cancer also provides crisis-oriented support to patients and their families, addressing their most critical and urgent needs. For more information visit www.curechildhoodcancer.org.
Registration for ride and ra e: rideforcure.org CURE Childhood Cancer: curechildhoodcancer.org Blackberry Smoke Ride for CURE merchandise: merchmountain.com