By Deborah Speicher

On February 2, 2013 Rolling Thunder Inc. Florida Chapter 11 held their Annual Benefit Ride and Rally. Once again, it had four starting places from the north, south, east and west – Brandon Harley-Davidson, Peggy’s Corral, Cycle Alley and Jim’s Harley-Davidson. All of the rides ended up at Quaker Steak & Lube for the Rally.

The event benefitted Paws for Patriots (Southeastern Guide Dogs) which provides much needed guide dogs for our blind and wounded veterans. The VA provides no funding for guide dogs and this program relies on donations to continue its good work.

By 11:30am the ride-in groups had all arrived and the party was in full swing at The Lube, which was hosted by none other than Parti Patti herself. There was music courtesy of Bitter Sweet, a classic car and truck show, vendors, raffles, club challenge, and much more. Hundreds of supporters showed up on two and four wheels for this event, and the club challenge was won for the second year in a row by the Old Town HOG Chapter with 59 participants.

A big thank you to Rolling Thunder, Inc. Chapter 11 and all that came out that day for continuing to help our military.