Running Dogs RC
Camp Rainman Ride
by Stacey "Snoopy" Conly
In our March issue we had a write up on the Running Dogs RC’s
annual benefit. On April 2nd they surpassed the previous year...yet again.
This year included a $5 all you can eat pancake breakfast at Applebee’s
with $2 out of every $5 going to Camp Rainman. Applebees was also
the registration and staging location. Before leaving on the ride the
pledge was said; Dennis “Sherm” Sherman then led us in prayer. RDRC
President, Clark “Rooster” McLendon, RDRC Road Captain Loren
“Scratch” Martin, and A.B.A.T.E. of Louisiana Bossier Parish Chapter’s
Road Captain Chris “Spec” Rowell spoke to the riders about the ride,
signals, and what to expect.
Thanks to an excellent police escort there was never
a foot put down for lights or signs. This was especially
impressive considering there were approximately 150
bikes on the ride and it covered 2 parishes. BACAMC,
Spec, and Keith "Rainman" Chanler watched the back
to assist in it being a smooth and safe ride.
There were about 200 pancake breakfasts sold at
Applebees and at the final location, Bayou Thunder
Saloon in Shreveport two food vendors were already
set up so lim ited chicken plates were prepared but
every plate was sold.
Thank you to all who participated with a special
thanks to Chris “Spec” Rowell who raised $1067 last
year and this year raised $3192, Applebees, Bayou
Thunder Saloon, and the Shreveport Police Escort.
Special thanks also to the Shreveport Fire Department
The first year they raised $800; the following year,
who showed to eat breakfast wearing their Autism
$1600; last year was a “donate and ride” event raising
$5000, which made them the single largest contributor Awareness t-shirts.
to Camp Rainman. The breakfast, ride, and chicken
I know I speak for the Running Dogs when I say
plate sales raised $8587 in proceeds this year.
we all look forward to seeing next year grow even
larger and bring in even more for such a deserving
camp.
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