FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 24 2008 – More than 250 motorcyclists
from Corpus Christi and around the State are expected to ride in the 6th Annual
Bikers for Boobs fundraiser benefiting the American Cancer Society’s Pat McNeil
Coastal Bend Breast Prosthesis program and FIRST FRIDAY, CHRISTUS SPOHN’s breast
care program. The event, scheduled for Saturday, October 4th, is hosted by the
Darlins of the Reguladores Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club – CC Chapter.
The Darlins, many of them breast cancer survivors or having lost loved ones to
the disease, decided five years ago to create Bikers for Boobs to raise
awareness and prevention to the devastating effects of breast cancer. The
fundraiser begins with a benefit motorcycle run starting at 10:00 a.m. with
registration at Corpus Christi Harley Davidson located at 502 South Padre Island
Drive. The run will end with last bike in at 4:00 p.m. at Knuckleheads, located
at 819 North Upper Broadway, and where the other activities will begin.
Participants can enjoy delicious South Texas barbecue plates for a $5.00
donation, 50/50 raffle, door prizes, vendors, live auction, and live
entertainment.
Since 2003, the annual Bikers for Boobs fundraiser has raised $104,000,
providing vital funding for cancer education and patient support for Coastal
Bend residents. All proceeds remain here in South Texas.
The Pat McNeil Coastal Bend Breast Prosthesis Program provides custom fitted
prostheses and two mastectomy bras for breast cancer survivors. Since its
beginning in July 2005, the program has provided assistance to over 300 women.
“With support from organizations like the Reguladores LEMC, this vital program
continues to be available for breast cancer survivors in our community,” says
Lindsey Johnson, American Cancer Society’s executive director. “Bikers for Boobs
helps the American Cancer Society raise awareness for this program and reach out
to as many people as possible. The American Cancer Society thanks everyone who
helps make this event a success!"
Since its inception in 1994, FIRST FRIDAY has supplied nearly 13,000 free
mammograms to South Texas women who could not afford them. This year to date,
650 mammograms have been provided.
For more information, please call 361-815-1091 or 361-537-1970 or visit
www.reguladorescc.com.
Everyone is invited to attend, regardless of what they drive or ride.
The Reguladores Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club is a 501(c )(3) non-profit
organization, founded in Corpus Christi in 2001 for peace officers, their
families and friends with no restrictions on motorcycle brands, sex, race, or
religion. The Club’s goal is to generate an increased level of enthusiasm for
riding motorcycles, while supporting other clubs, promoting safe activities and
assisting non-profit organizations through fundraising or volunteerism. For more
information visit www. reguladorescc.com.
Reguladores LEMC
P.O. Box 175
Corpus Christi, TX, 78403
Tel: James Robertson
361-765-1396 or Larry Butts 361-779-2570
or visit us on the Web at: http://www.reguladorescc.com