RECOMMENDED RIDES
RECOMMENDED RIDES
By SHAWNA Hall
ATTENTION ALL CMA LADIES : THIS ARTICLE IS
FOR YOU !! article is not just a recommended ride
THIS article . It is a recommended rally ! The Lace , Grace , and Gears ® ( LGG ) motorcycle rally for women was born of an idea to set a world record for the largest gathering of female motorcycle riders in one place . LGG began in 2016 by founder Layne Neuenfeldt . After three successful rallies in Texas , they took a break and re-emerged as the non-profit fundraiser for Shamwari Village for Women . LGG ’ s name was changed to Shamwari Village for Women , and LGG is now a significant fundraising event for Shamwari . Shamwari Village for Women is a safe and nurturing environment for homeless female veterans and women challenged with anxiety disorders that lead to addiction and will provide a holistic , individual treatment plan for these women and their children .
When speaking to Layne , she explained that CMA ladies have been a part of this event from the beginning and wouldn ’ t want to do it without our help . CMA has served as volunteers to head up registration at the event every year . CMA was also there for Layne personally when she lost her daughter . She expressed how thankful she was that CMA ladies were there to listen and allow her to vent . They didn ’ t press her but were there to show Christ ’ s love in her time of need .
Last year , CMA ladies from TN served at LGG ’ s rally in Fontana Village , North Carolina . Area Rep Sherri Smith shared , “ My favorite God moment was Sunday morning . Lady bikers were stopping to get coffee and say goodbyes . CMA was prepared to do a devotion . God didn ’ t want us to do a group devotion ; he wanted us to minister one-on-one . There were individual prayers and ministry to lady bikers . Prayers for estranged children , cancer , jobs , finances , and questions answered of how God can love them despite their choices . What a personal God moment for ladies !”
This year , the LGG24 will be September 26-29 , 2024 , in Johnson City , Tennessee . Due to the TN state rally being held that weekend in Lynchburg , TN , CMA ladies from Virginia will be heading up registration . Kimberly Collins , VA State Coordinator , is leading the volunteer effort and shared this , “ I am excited to share the love of Jesus with women from all walks of life who love to ride . This rally is not just about motorcycles ; it ’ s about celebrating women ’ s power , strength , and independence while supporting Shamwari Village . Being a part of this event is an
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