Orphan Run... A Reason to Ride October 29, 2007 Orphan Run 2007 took place at Colonial Hills Estate, located in Williamsburg. The 42 acres of beautiful pristine property is owned by Steve and Mary Ward, Orphan Helpers' supporters and avid riders who came up with the idea of the ride several years ago to benefit the kids in Central America. Saturday morning was rainy and dismal, but by mid-morning the rain had stopped, the clouds had parted and the weather was absolutely beautiful. We did not have the hundreds of bikers we had hoped for or prepared for, but those who rode came because they had a reason to ride – Orphan Run. To us, the ride was a success. We would like to thank those avid riders who braved the elements and chose to support our cause.    The ride staged at three different locations: Bayside Harley-Davidson, Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson, and Richmond Harley-Davidson. The riders followed three one-hour scenic routes through Virginia’s countryside to Williamsburg.          In 2007, so many people volunteered in so many different ways! Our immense thanks go to Harrell Cook of Big Daddy’s BBQ and his staff for donating the best barbeque you will ever eat. And we are not kidding! To Dean Sculthorpe of UKROPS who once again donated all of the drinks and to Heather Drewery of York Awards whose trophies and plaques were a huge hit and very sought after. And to the hundreds of business throughout Hampton Roads, we thank you for your generosity in providing the prizes and gift certificates that were given away. Chris Rokententz of Audio Visual Solutions donated two flat screen television sets for the live auction...a huge success. Without each of these key players, this event would not have been possible. The 4th Annual Orphan Run will be held Saturday, October 25, 2008 with a rain date of Sunday, October 26. One of those days is bound to be beautiful and the amazing sight of seeing hundreds of bikers riding to support our cause will come true.

 

Orphan Run... A Reason to Ride October 29, 2007 Orphan Run 2007 took place at Colonial Hills Estate, located in Williamsburg. The 42 acres of beautiful pristine property is owned by Steve and Mary Ward, Orphan Helpers' supporters and avid riders who came up with the idea of the ride several years ago to benefit the kids in Central America. Saturday morning was rainy and dismal, but by mid-morning the rain had stopped, the clouds had parted and the weather was absolutely beautiful. We did not have the hundreds of bikers we had hoped for or prepared for, but those who rode came because they had a reason to ride – Orphan Run. To us, the ride was a success. We would like to thank those avid riders who braved the elements and chose to support our cause.    The ride staged at three different locations: Bayside Harley-Davidson, Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson, and Richmond Harley-Davidson. The riders followed three one-hour scenic routes through Virginia’s countryside to Williamsburg.          In 2007, so many people volunteered in so many different ways! Our immense thanks go to Harrell Cook of Big Daddy’s BBQ and his staff for donating the best barbeque you will ever eat. And we are not kidding! To Dean Sculthorpe of UKROPS who once again donated all of the drinks and to Heather Drewery of York Awards whose trophies and plaques were a huge hit and very sought after. And to the hundreds of business throughout Hampton Roads, we thank you for your generosity in providing the prizes and gift certificates that were given away. Chris Rokententz of Audio Visual Solutions donated two flat screen television sets for the live auction...a huge success. Without each of these key players, this event would not have been possible. The 4th Annual Orphan Run will be held Saturday, October 25, 2008 with a rain date of Sunday, October 26. One of those days is bound to be beautiful and the amazing sight of seeing hundreds of bikers riding to support our cause will come true.