Volunteer Ann McCrickard encouraged everyone, from survivors to concerned community members, to attend the event.

“You are encouraged to attend a meeting and to come out Saturday for a day of fun and fellowship and to be a part of this important effort.”

IF YOU GO

WHAT: Ride of HOPE 2009

WHEN: Starts Saturday at 10 a.m.

WHERE: Begins at Vanderhoff Speed and Chrome Shop on West Jackson Street in Thomasville and ends in Boston

INFO: Contact Kevin Gomes at 228-4941 or Ricky Gipson at 224-2852, or visit the Web site hopefortbi.web.officelive.com