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2017 Kr-Dinner-Flyer Kenny Robert s’ 6t h Annual True American Heroes Dinner A FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT VETERANS Hosted at Roberts Ranch on May 12, 2017 Kenny Roberts’ 6th Annual SpecialTickets Guestsare $600 Include: and include: • Tour of Roberts Ranch Museum • Hosted Beer, Wine, Hor D’oeuvres TRUE AMERICAN • Dinner Provided by "The Golden Truffel" • Live After Dinner Auction HEROES DINNER • Event Portraits provided by Kenny RobertsHudson’s Sr. Eddie Photography Lawson Wayneof Oakdale Rainey A Fundraiser to Benefit Veterans 3 Time MotoGP 4 Time MotoGP 3 Time MotoGP Special Guests Include: World Champion100% of theWorld donations Champion go directlyWorld Champion to our Veterans Kenny Roberts Jr. Broc Glover Marty Smith 2000 MotoGP 6 TimeBroc AMA Glover National 3 Time AMA Eddie Lawson Wayne Rainey KennWorldy Robe Championrts Jr. Motocross Championships Motocross Champion 2000 MotoGP World Champion AMA National 3 Time MotoGP World Champion 4 Time MotoGP World Champion 3 Time MotoGP World Champion Motocross Championships Hosted at Roberts Ranch Bubba Shobert Bo Derek Perry King 3 Time AMA Actor Lt CmdrActor Kristopher J Nastro Grand National Champion MasterThe of Perfect Ceremonies “10” Master of Ceremonies Marty Smith Bubbathree-time Shobert 3 Time AMA Motocross Champion United States Navy MAY 12, 2017 A.M.A. Grand National Champion Perry King FoTicketsr Tic areke t$600 an dand include: e Even100%t Iofn thef donationsorm goat directlyion to our Veterans Call• Motorcycle (209) 765-9317and Memorabilia Auction • Tour of Roberts Ranch Museum • Hosted Beer, Wine, Hor SD’oeuvresponsored by • Event Portraits provided by KeanuTBA Reeves Kevyn Major Howard Actor Actor Hudson’s Photography of Oakdale Motorcycle Manufacturer “Rafterman” Full Metal Jacket • Dinner Provided by “The Golden Truffle” For Ticket and Event Information, Call (209) 765-9317 In memory of www.welcomehomeheroesfoundation.org Cpl. Michael D. Anderson Jr. www.kennyroberts.com KIA December 14, 2004 www.trueamericanhero.org SPONSORED BY GUEST OF HONOR IN MEMORY OF LCDR Kristopher J Nastro Cpl Michael D. Anderson Jr. United States Navy KIA DecemberUSMC 14, 2004 KIA December 14, 2004.
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