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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Graham Hoffman memorial ride raises $65,000 for scholarship fund
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Hundreds of motorcyclists took to the streets of Kansas City on Saturday, and the event raised a whopping $65,000 for the Graham Hoffman Memorial Scholarship. On July 12, Outlaw Harley Davidson and Worth Harley Davidson hosted the inaugural Hoffman Memorial Ride—honoring the life, legacy and sacrifice of KCFD firefighter/paramedic Graham Hoffman who lost his life in the line-of-duty on April 27. Hundreds of bikers ride in memory of Graham Hoffman Saturday Dylan Worth and Carson Orlando of the dealerships, with the assistance of the staff and volunteers of HeroFundUSA, coordinated the event – with 400 motorcycles and 550 riders participating in the charity ride. Officers from several metro police departments escorted the ride from Outlaw Harley Davidson in Blue Springs past Hoffman's home station – KCFD Station 42 – all the way to Worth Harley Davidson in the Northland. HeroFundUSA said the event raised $65,000 that will go toward its Graham Hoffman Memorial Scholarship Fund. According to HeroFundUSA, plans are already underway for the second annual Hoffman Memorial Ride in firefighter's death highlights rise in violence against health care workers nationwide Lawmakers introduce 'Graham Hoffman Act' for crimes against first responders Kansas City honors firefighter-paramedic Graham Hoffman at funeral Questions mount after KCFD firefighter stabbed, killed inside ambulance Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
CTV News
15-07-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Northern Ont. bikers smash $14K target in leukemia awareness ride
Sudbury motorcyclists completed a 1,000-mile charity ride over the weekend, raising more than $19,000 - surpassing their $14,000 goal - for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Organized by Dave Beauparlant, the riders made the gruelling trek from Sudbury to Thunder Bay and back to Sault Ste. Marie. The group says they will continue to accept donations until October.
BBC News
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Shropshire drivers warned of motorbike convoy for air ambulance charity
Drivers are being advised to allow more time for journeys when a convoy of about 3,500 motorcyclists takes to the roads in Bike4Life Ride Out and Festival, attended by former World Superbike champion Carl Fogarty, will see riders travelling on a 25-mile route starting from Meole Brace, Shrewsbury, at 10:30 BST on will follow the A5, M54 and A41 to the event's home at Weston Park to raise money for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity and there will be traffic restrictions from 10:20 for up to two Highways said it advised anyone due to travel through the area to avoid the times of the ride out if possible or set off early and allow extra time. There will be traffic restrictions at Meole Brace roundabout if travelling from Sainsbury's. All eastbound movements will be stopped at A5 Dobbies, A5 Emstrey and A5 Preston Boats roundabouts. There will also be closures of the eastbound entry slip roads on the M54 at junctions 7, 6, 5 and 4 and no traffic movements other than the motorcycles at junction 3 and the A41 northbound as far as the junction with Offoxey Road until the ride out clears. The convoy will be led by a National Highways traffic officer vehicle and junctions will be reopened as soon as the convoy has will also include former professional motorcycle racer in the British Superbike and World Superbike championships James Whitham and Happy Mondays dancer and DJ Highways senior network planner David Patmore said so many bikes heading down the motorway and into the festival "is quite the sight and one we are happy to support as we see the vital work Midlands Air Ambulance Charity does". Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
13-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Diss grandfather's 250-mile cycle for Suffolk baby loss charity
A grandfather is cycling 400km (250 miles) in 24 hours to help people who have experienced child Collins, 62, from Diss in Norfolk, embarked on the challenge to raise money for Angels and Rainbows, a Suffolk-based pregnancy and baby loss support group. Mr Collins set off on Saturday to ride from Diss to London, riding on to Dunwich Beach in Suffolk through the night, and back to Diss. "I have recently been made a grandfather to young Henry who spent 10 days on life-support, and I dread to think what it would have felt like [to lose him]," he said. Mr Collins took up cycling during the Covid-19 the challenge he planned to ride a "normal" 11-speed bike with no power-assistance."When I came up with this idea back in February it was to be for an eye charity because I nearly lost my sight," he said, speaking to the BBC while catching a break in Great Dunmow, Essex."But, I met up with Angels and Rainbows through friends... and I thought, you know what, I have to do this for them."The charity, based in Lowestoft, provides counselling and support to those affected by pregnancy or baby Collins said his goal was to raise £1,500 so those in need of support did not have to face financial barriers during that difficult time. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
CTV News
08-07-2025
- CTV News
Cops for Cancer charity riders identified as victims of B.C. hit and run
Two cyclists who were seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash in northern British Columbia on Monday have been identified as riders training for the upcoming Cops for Cancer Tour de North charity ride. The Canadian Cancer Society and the Prince George RCMP say the victims – a police officer and a community member – were cycling together to train for the event benefitting childhood cancer research when they were struck. A statement from the local RCMP says the cyclists were transported to hospital with serious injuries after they were hit by a pickup truck near the intersection of North Ospika Boulevard and McRae Avenue in Prince George. First responders were dispatched to the crash scene around 9 a.m. The suspect vehicle, identified as a newer model, black Dodge Ram 1500, reportedly fled the scene but was later located by police and the man driving the truck was arrested, according to investigators. The injured cyclists are part of a close-knit team that is 'united by a shared purpose of changing the future of childhood cancer by raising funds, hope and awareness,' Cops for Cancer manager Laura Nelson said in a joint statement with the RCMP. 'This tragic incident is felt deeply by the Canadian Cancer Society and Cops for Cancer community,' she added. 'Our hearts and thoughts are with them and their families during this difficult time.' Prince George RCMP Supt. Darin Rappel says police are conducting a through investigation of the collision 'while at the same time trying to absorb the information that a member of our policing family was one of those injured.' North Ospika Boulevard remained closed to traffic for much of the day Monday while investigators gathered evidence from the crash scene. 'Investigations such as this take on a different nuance than we typically experience,' due to the involvement of an RCMP member, Rappel said in the joint statement. Police are asking anyone with information or images related to the pickup truck's driving behaviour before or after the collision to contact investigators. 'The vehicle travelled from where the incident occurred and turned left on McDermid Drive, then left again on Tabor Boulevard,' Cpl. Jennifer Cooper said in an earlier statement on the investigation. 'Witnesses report seeing the vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. If anyone has information that can inform this investigation further, please contact the Prince George RCMP non-emergency line at 250-561-3300.' The Cops for Cancer Tour de North event takes place over seven days in September, with riders travelling more than 700 kilometres between Prince George and Prince Rupert.
