3 days and counting

I have been alittle busy the last couple of days getting the bike all ready. I have got to admit I am alittle concrened about the weather. I look at it like this,I will hope for the best and deal with the rest.I am very determinded to make this years ride a safe trip,but at the same time I will move forward to make sure that a child is granted a wish they so deserve. I could not be doing this if it was not for the support of all my family and friends. You are all very special and I cheerish each and every one of you. I started this because of of two very special people in my life. Seeing the power one wish granted to Dylan was something I will never forget. How it perked him up and helped him by giving him the hope and joy to beat his illness was nothing short of amazing.Now I want other kids and there familys to experence this same feeling. The other reason was a promise I made to Bobby,you see rideforwishes is something we talked about doing together. I know Bobby will be with me for each and every mile I ride. I would like to invite everyone to help make wishes come true by printing out the flier and sending it in with your donations.I look forward to reading your comments as I cross this great country on a mission to help these kids be GRANTED ONE WISH

Hello

I would like to thank everyone that has helped to grant a child a wish.This year I will be going to New York,Via Hwy 40 and visiting as many wish houses I can along the way. Please check out my flier and if you would like to help make a very special childs wish come true please print the flier out and send it in with your donation.Thanks for you support.

The first annual ride for wishes was a total success in terms of
money raised, with 100% of donations going to the Make-A-Wish
Foundation. The ride itself was challenging, but it was a drop of
water in the ocean compared to the challenges that wish children
face daily. Last year, your donations made the wish of a local
child, to have her bedroom redecorated, come true. These wishes
enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy that
these children and their families so desperately need.
　
Please visit my my Facebook page, RideForWishes Rides, to learn more about my next adventure starting July 6th,2010.
This year, I will ride from Orange County to New York, stopping at several
wish houses along the way. Please help me make more wishes come true
this year and send donations the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Check my
Facebook to find t-shirts, mugs, and hats to support my ride – proceeds
from these items also help to support Make-A-Wish!
　
Thank you for your support and as my saying goes, it does not matter what
you ride, as long as you Ride for Wishes.
　
Thank you and keep the chrome side up!
　
Dave Rusk
ridefrowishes@aol.com
　
Please make donations to:
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Orange County & Inland Empire
14232 Red Hill Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
Please include Ride for Wishes in the memo on your check or money order.

Dear Family and Friends
I know it has been a while but the planning for Rideforwishes New York style is starting to take on steam.I have met with some very fantastic people at the Orange County and Inland Empire chapter of The Make-A-Wish Foundation durning the last few weeks and it is starting to take shape.We are going to get a twitter account going so you will be able to follow the ride there.I will also be posting ever chance I get on face book.If you want to friend me there it is called (Rideforwishes Rides).This years start date has not been set yet but will be within the next cpl of weeks,so stay tuned for more info. Like last year I will be making this trip to help raise awareness and resourses for a very special foundation that has not only helped my family by granting Dylans wish but grants wishes to thousands of kids all over this country. Last year I also had a promise to keep and that was to complete the ride to Alaska that my brother Bobby and I had planned to do together.This year I will be doing it to honor all the children that show so much courage in overcoming their illnesses.Seeing first hand the power of a wish has inspired me to cross this country on two wheels in hopes that everyone will find it in their hearts to support this event.

TO HELP MAKE WISHES COME TRUE:
Kindly make check payable to the Make-A-Wish Foundation
Please include Ride For Wishes in the memo.

Send Payment to:
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Orange County and the Inland Empire
14232 Red Hill Avenue
Tustin,Ca 92780

For Further information please contact Dave Rusk at 714-875-1273
or rideforwishes@aol.com

Thank you

Dear Family and Friends

I would like to thank everyone that has supported our first Ride For Wishes event. The ride to Alaska went very well with no problems. I was informed that the money raised from this event will go to grant the wish of a child who wished to have her bedroom redecorated. There are over 200 kids on the list to have wishes granted in the Orange County and Inland Empire Chapter,so our work is not completed.

I am starting to plann the next Ride For Wishes now for next summer. I am thinking a short ride to the East Coast. I am hoping that with early planning I might be able to get other riders intrested in joining the ride or helping to support the event. I know it is really early and next summer is a long ways away, but it will be here before we know it.

Again I would like to thank you for your support and we look forward to having your support in the future.

Keep The Chrome Side Up

Dave

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