I wanted to thank everyone for stepping up and donating something for our part of the raffle that was done for the Ortega family benefit ride. We had 15 people step up and 65 items were donated just from our crew. The raffle tables had well over 300 items on it. So far the total amount raised for the day is a little more than $8000.00!Way to step up!
The day was spent under the tent as it kept raining but the spirits were high. The grilling job was done by Committed Relief, a non-profit ministry, and they respond to natural disaster and man-made crises across the country and around the world. Over 1000 riders pre registered at $25.00 each and only a 100+ rode in the rain. There were about 1000+ people that showed up and had a great time. Some of the members of the Ortega family were there and they expressed their thanks for all who made the day happen.
Vincent Martinez Beginning of bikes rolling in under gray skies
Oscar Mejia working the crowd 
Lisa Gallegos presenting a flag that was flown in Iraq for the family. Her husband Joe is deployed in Iraq and had it sent over. Class act!
Lisa is presenting the flag to the surviving members of the Ortega family.
Eric Estrada showed his support and expressed his thoughts of hope to the family
Moods lightened up and people stood in line to get their picture taken with Officer Frank ‘Ponch’ Poncherello .EVERYBODY LOVES ERIC!!!
Yes, Duane HAD to get one.After all of the guys he needed a sweetie! Thanks Eric you rock!
Thanks to Chris and Jean for helping out with the donation and letting my family give back to a great cause.
The following players sent stuff to the table;
There are still shirts available or you can donate to:
Ortega Children’s Trust Fund, Care of Scott Nord
500 N. Brand Blvd. #550.
Glendale, CA, 91203
Lisa Ballard
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