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Join SRA for the 17th Annual Olivia Andrews Tab Run

GRIFFIN - Join The Southside Riders Association on September 26, 2015 for our 17th year of Pulling Tabs and Promoting the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. at Applebee's in Griffin. Ride leaves PROMPTLY at 10:00 a.m.

About the Ronald McDonald House Charities

"Home Away From Home" ... When your child is sick, you want the best care possible - even if it is hundreds or thousands of miles away. The treatment may last a day, a month, or even longer. It's a long time to be away from home, or to divide a family. And, for children facing a serious medical crisis, nothing seems scarier than not having their mom and dad close by for love and support.

For families facing the serious illness of a child, there are many unknowns. Today, the question "Where will I stay?" doesn't have to be one of them thanks to the Ronald McDonald House Charities.

For the hundreds of families who find themselves away from home during a medical crisis, lodging alternatives are slim. Those who cannot afford a hotel must commute, doze in a hospital waiting room or at best, sleep in their car. Even for those who can afford a hotel, the cost of an extended stay can be more that most families can bear.

The Ronald McDonald House Charities provides temporary lodging to the families of children, age 21 or younger, who travel for specialized medical care. Staying at the Ronald McDonald House allows parents the ability to better communicate with their child’s medical team and keep up with complicated treatment plans when needed. Families who cross our threshold seek respite, an encouraging word, a place to rest, regroup and ready themselves to face whatever tomorrow may bring. For these individuals, our Ronald McDonald House represents more than just a place to stay; it is a place of warmth, comfort and caring. Families are stronger when they are together, which helps in the healing process. The Ronald McDonald House keeps families together and allows parents to make a promise to their sick child that they know they can keep - "No matter what, we'll be right here with you!"

Ronald McDonald House Charities depends solely on the generosity of our local community for support of our annual operations. We have both individual and corporate donors, and fundraising events are conducted throughout the year to raise the bulk of the funds needed.

Ride Details

The entry fee is $20 per person. Those aged 15 and under ride free. The destination is Chattahoochee Harley-Davidson. There will be live entertainment, food, games, a 50/50 raffle.

Vendors shirt and ride pin to the first 500 to register. Additional pin and shirt is $15. Pre-registration will be onsite at Applebee's on September 20th from 8 to 10 a.m. The Tab Run will be on Saturday, September 26, 2015. Proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Applebee's is located at 1647 North Expressway in Griffin. Applebee's will be serving breakfast on September 26th for donations starting at 8 a.m.

If you would like to participate, sponsor or volunteer, contact: Arnie Cobb at 770-900-6131, Dennis Scott at 678-386-5080, Frank Castile at 678-458-0621, or Mona Castile at 678-849-0533. For more information about this event, go to www.southsideridersassociation.org/tab-run2/ or www.facebook.com/groups/OliviaAndrewsTabRun/.

Click here to view pictures and read about last year's event.

Submitted 8.22.15
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