DARTMOUTH, Mass., August 2, 2010 – The Minuteman of Dartmouth HOG Chapter 2522 will be holding its 16th Annual Ride for Life to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) on Sunday, September 5, 2010.
Motorcyclists can register for the event from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the Seekonk Speedway located at 1710 Fall River Avenue in Seekonk, Mass. Preregistration forms are available at http://www.minutemanhog.com. Registration costs $15 per person and includes a barbecue with hot dogs and hamburgers, music, vendors, and more. All bikes are welcome.
The ride will depart from Seekonk Speedway at 12 p.m. sharp, rain or shine, and end at Minuteman Harley-Davidson on 799 State Road in Dartmouth, Mass. Event t-shirts will be available for purchase at both the Seekonk Speedway and at the Minuteman Harley Davidson destination. This will be a police escorted ride and helmets are required. This year, the Minuteman Dartmouth Hog Chapter has set a goal to raise $6,000 for MDA.
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education. MDA combats neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive medical and support services, and far-reaching professional and public health education.
For more information on this event please contact Steve Matos at (401) 732-1910 or smatos@mdausa.org.
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Monday, July 26, 2010
Attleboro Local 838 and North Attleboro Local 1992 Compete for Grand Prize in 3rd Annual Wing Off for MDA Finals
(Photo courtesy of Richard W. Dionne Jr. and EastBayRI.com)
SEEKONK, Mass., July 26, 2010 – Attleboro Firefighters Local 848 and the North Attleboro Firefighters Local 1992 will be competing for the grand prize in the final round of the 3rd Annual Wing Off for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) on Tuesday, August 10, 2010. The three-part Wing Off Tournament is sponsored by Bone Yard Barbecue, Attleboro Firefighters Local 848, Seekonk Firefighters Local 1931, North Attleboro Firefighters Local 1992 and Plainville Firefighters Local 3415.
The Wing Off Finals will take place at Bone Yard Barbecue, located at 540 Central Ave. in Seekonk, Mass., on August 10, 2010 at 7 p.m. The team who can eat the most wings wins the tournament. There will also be a furniture raffle and TV raffle to raise additional money. Tickets are available at all Fire Department Headquarters in Attleboro, North Attleboro, Seekonk and Plainville, Mass. Furniture raffle tickets will cost $10 each or six for $50. TV raffle tickets cost $5 each or six for $20. The money raised from the Wing-Off will go to assist 500 families in Bristol County and Rhode Island. This year, the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) hopes to raise $8,000 for MDA.
This is the IAFF’s 56th year dedicating their time and efforts to the MDA. Since 1954 they have raised nearly $275 million dollars for the organization. They are the largest national sponsor of MDA and pride themselves on their devotion to the cause.
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education, medical and support services, and far-reaching professional and public health education.
For more information on this event please contact Brooke Eder at (203) 288-3500 or beder@mdausa.org or Steve Matos at (401) 732-1910 or smatos@mdausa.org
SEEKONK, Mass., July 26, 2010 – Attleboro Firefighters Local 848 and the North Attleboro Firefighters Local 1992 will be competing for the grand prize in the final round of the 3rd Annual Wing Off for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) on Tuesday, August 10, 2010. The three-part Wing Off Tournament is sponsored by Bone Yard Barbecue, Attleboro Firefighters Local 848, Seekonk Firefighters Local 1931, North Attleboro Firefighters Local 1992 and Plainville Firefighters Local 3415.
The Wing Off Finals will take place at Bone Yard Barbecue, located at 540 Central Ave. in Seekonk, Mass., on August 10, 2010 at 7 p.m. The team who can eat the most wings wins the tournament. There will also be a furniture raffle and TV raffle to raise additional money. Tickets are available at all Fire Department Headquarters in Attleboro, North Attleboro, Seekonk and Plainville, Mass. Furniture raffle tickets will cost $10 each or six for $50. TV raffle tickets cost $5 each or six for $20. The money raised from the Wing-Off will go to assist 500 families in Bristol County and Rhode Island. This year, the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) hopes to raise $8,000 for MDA.
This is the IAFF’s 56th year dedicating their time and efforts to the MDA. Since 1954 they have raised nearly $275 million dollars for the organization. They are the largest national sponsor of MDA and pride themselves on their devotion to the cause.
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education, medical and support services, and far-reaching professional and public health education.
For more information on this event please contact Brooke Eder at (203) 288-3500 or beder@mdausa.org or Steve Matos at (401) 732-1910 or smatos@mdausa.org
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Seekonk, Attleboro, North Attleboro, and Plainville Fire Departments to Compete in Wing Off for Muscular Dystrophy
Providence, R.I., June 7, 2010 – The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) is raising money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) during a three-part Wing Off Tournament between Seekonk Fire Department Local 1931, Attleboro Fire Department Local 848, North Attleboro Fire Department Local 1992 and Plainville Fire Department Local 3415.
The Wing Off Tournament will take place at Bone Yard Barbecue which is located at 540 Central Ave. in Seekonk, Mass. on June 8, 2010, June 22, 2010 and August 10, 2020 at 7 p.m. The team who can eat the most wings (in weight) wins. There will also be an opportunity to participate in a raffle. In the past, this event has raised around $2,000. This year, the IAFF hopes to raise $8,000.
This is the IAFF’s 56th year dedicating their time and efforts to the MDA. Since 1954 they have raised nearly $275 million dollars for the organization. They are the largest national sponsor of MDA and pride themselves on their devotion to the cause.
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education, medical and support services, and far-reaching professional and public health education.
For more information on this event please contact Brooke Eder at (203) 288-3500 or beder@mdausa.org or Steve Matos at (401) 732-1910 or smatos@mdausa.org
The Wing Off Tournament will take place at Bone Yard Barbecue which is located at 540 Central Ave. in Seekonk, Mass. on June 8, 2010, June 22, 2010 and August 10, 2020 at 7 p.m. The team who can eat the most wings (in weight) wins. There will also be an opportunity to participate in a raffle. In the past, this event has raised around $2,000. This year, the IAFF hopes to raise $8,000.
This is the IAFF’s 56th year dedicating their time and efforts to the MDA. Since 1954 they have raised nearly $275 million dollars for the organization. They are the largest national sponsor of MDA and pride themselves on their devotion to the cause.
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education, medical and support services, and far-reaching professional and public health education.
For more information on this event please contact Brooke Eder at (203) 288-3500 or beder@mdausa.org or Steve Matos at (401) 732-1910 or smatos@mdausa.org
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