| Middletown, CT –It was a weekend to bike for babies as motorcycle riders from across Connecticut revved their engines on Sunday, September 7 at the March of Dimes 16th annual Bikers for Babies ride. $50,000 was raised to benefit the organization, the leader in pregnancy and baby health.
Eddie Trotta, Connecticut native and well-known custom motorcycle builder and designer, along with March of Dimes Ambassadors Jon and Lori Lamson of Southington, led Bikers for Babies from Middletown to Westbrook.
Farmers Insurance, proud national sponsor of Bikers for Babies, proudly presented a $500,000 check in front of the enthusiastic crowd of over 700 bikers.
Following the 45-mile scenic ride through the Connecticut River Valley, a BBQ was hosted by the Westbrook Elks. Participants were treated to a Thunder Cycle showcase, vendor sales, live music by Shovelhead, and a live auction. Entertainment in Middletown was provided by The Kris Heaton Blues Band.
Nearly 100 bikers braved stormy weather on Saturday, September 6 at Harbor Park in Middletown for the Bikers for Babies pre-registration party and rocked to music from BUS13.
The March of Dimes thanks all its participants along with the 2008 Bikers for Babies sponsors including Haymond Law, Fat City Motorcycles, Fox 61, 96.5 TIC-FM, I-95 Rock, Tumbleweed Transportation, Shovelhead and Full Throttle Magazine New York/New England. March of Dimes Bikers for Babies is sponsored nationally by Farmers and is AMA sanctioned.
The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide, the March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.com or nacersano.org.
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