FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Bikers for Boobs Check Presented
December 6 2008 --
Corpus Christi, TX – The Darlins of the Reguladores Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club- CC Chapter presented donations today totaling $24,000 to help fight breast cancer through prevention and patient support. FIRST FRIDAY and the American Cancer Society’s Pat McNeil Breast Prosthesis Program each received checks for $12,000. The donations represented net proceeds from the 6th Annual Bikers for Boobs Benefit Run held on October 4, 2008.
Since its inception, Bikers for Boobs has raised $132,000, providing vital funding for cancer education and patient support for Coastal Bend residents.
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 community manager. “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!"
“We are very honored and thankful to have the support and friendship of the Reguladores,” says Barbara Little, FIRST FRIDAY board president. “We thank them for helping us achieve our mission to increase awareness of the importance of early detection, to honor those who have had breast cancer, to provide free mammograms to women in need and to help save lives,” she adds. 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 more than 1,040 mammograms have been provided.
322 motorcyclists, representing fellow motorcycle clubs and independent riders from around the State registered for the benefit motorcycle run which included silent and live auctions, barbecue, live entertainment and more.
“Bikers for Boobs would not be successful without the support of our many sponsors and the community,” says Event Chairperson, Amber Watkins. “We appreciate their generous contributions of time, in-kind and cash donations to help ‘make the difference’ and save and improve women’s lives.”
Sponsors for the 2008 event included: Knuckleheads, Corpus Christi Harley-Davidson/Buell, Hausman Foods, L&F Distributors, Basic Industries of South Texas, Half Price Books, Realty World, South Bay Hunting and Fishing, K-Bay 92.7, Ta-Tas Brand Clothing, C&S Plating, The Backyard Place, Corpus Christi Police Officers Association, Orthopaedic Associates of Corpus Christi, Rathole Drilling, Kustom Ink Tattoo Studio, Suntide Federal Credit Union, Embassy Suites Hotels, Starplex Cinemas, and Vick’s Place.
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.
CONTACTS: Amber Watkins Sharon Walker
Event Chairperson Treasurer
361-815-1091 361-537-1970
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