Ride For Red to Benefit American Red Cross

Sunday, August 20
Three Bear Inn, Marathon

The Sixth Annual Ride For Red to benefit the American Red Cross of Central New York will be held on Sunday, Aug. 20 with the start and finish at the Three Bear Inn in Marathon.

The 100-mile journey rolls through five counties of scenic countryside with stops at Shelly’s Restaurant in DeRuyter, Preble Hotel and The Dryden Hotel. The event will feature a buffet, raffles, prizes and entertainment.

All makes and models of motorcycles are welcome. Registration for the Ride For Red runs from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.at the Three Bear Inn, 3 Broome St., Marathon. Kickstands are up at noon. There is a $20 donation per bike and $10 for passengers. Proceeds from the Ride For Red will help the American Red Cross of Central New York prepare for disasters and provide shelter, food, emotional support and other assistance in response to disasters such as home fires and floods.

To register or for more information, contact Sharon Toussaint at sharontbi@aol.com or call 607-849-3258.

To learn more about the Red Cross, visit www.redcross.org/wcny.

About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.