Love Ride 23 Raises $1.56 Million for Charity
LoveRide.org
November 17, 2006
The twenty-third annual Love Ride, the largest motorcycle fundraising event in the world, raised a record $1.56 million dollars on Sunday, November 12. Grand Marshal Jay Leno led an estimated 20,000 motorcyclists on a 40-mile caravan from Harley-Davidson/Buell of Glendale, California, to a barbecue, trade show, and concert at Castaic Lake featuring the Fryed Brothers and The Black Crowes.
Love Ride 23 benefited thirty charities, including the Muscular Dystrophy Association, March of Dimes, and Reading by 9. In twenty-three years, the Love Ride has raised $20,310,000. (Click on the beneficiaries menu for a complete list.)
Celebrity guests at Love Ride 23 included Aerosmith's Steven Tyler, Robert Patrick, Max Martini, and Michael Irby of "The Unit", Gilby Clark of Rockstar Supernova, and Larry Hagman.
Festivities kicked off in Glendale with an Edgar Winter concert in the middle of San Fernando Road at 7:00 a.m. At 8:30, Love Ride founder and chairman--and owner of Harley-Davidson/Buell of Glendale - Oliver Shokouh, opened the press conference by paying tribute to former Love Ride Ambassador Chris Houle who died of complications from Muscular Dystrophy on September 18. He was joined on stage by Chris's parents, Rod and Krysti Houle.
Robert Patrick then introduced Staff Sergeant Carvel Gay and the California National Guard. The national anthem was performed by Outasite, a trio of blind singers. Jay Leno then took the stage and introduced the Mayor of Glendale, Dave Weaver, Assemblyman Dennis Mountjoy, and L.A. City Councilman Tom LaBonge. The on-stage parade of celebrities included Robert Patrick, Max Martini, Michael Irby, Gilby larke, Larry Hagman, King of Kustomizers George Barris, Kristy Swanson of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"' Michael Rooker of "Thief", and Kevin Chapman and Ethan Embry of Showtime's "Brotherhood". To close out the press conference, Farmers Insurance Group, represented by CEO Paul Hopkins and CFOs Jerry Carnahan and Jack Hannigan, presented a check for $500,000 to the Love Ride Foundation.
At Castaic Lake, nearly one-hundred vendors filled the trade show overlooking the lakeside venue. The Fryed Brothers took the stage at 11:00 a.m. to deliver nearly ninety minutes of the energetic mix of country, bluegrass, western swing, rhythm & blues, and rock that's earned them the title of the best biker band in the world.
At 12:30, Jay Leno welcomes the crowd and introduced Steven Tyler of Aerosmith who was greeted with a roar of applause. Steven was then joined by Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford. Jay then introduced Farmers' exces Paul Hopkins, Jerry Carnahan, and Jack Hannigan to announce the morning's $500,000 donation. Emcee Bill Van Dyke took over and introduced Bob Hauter from Assemblyman Michael Antonovich's office, who was followed by celebrities from the morning's press conference: Robert Patrick, Max Martini, Michael Irby, Larry Hagman, George Barris, Kristy Swanson, Michael Rooker, Kevin Chapman, and Ethan Emby. The new batch of celebs and special guests included Dan Haggerty, Mickey Jones, Barry Livingston from 'My Three Sons', George Gray, Christian Oliver from 'The Good German", and Lloyd Eisler of "Skating with Celebrities"....
Photo Gallery: (here).
November 17, 2006
The twenty-third annual Love Ride, the largest motorcycle fundraising event in the world, raised a record $1.56 million dollars on Sunday, November 12. Grand Marshal Jay Leno led an estimated 20,000 motorcyclists on a 40-mile caravan from Harley-Davidson/Buell of Glendale, California, to a barbecue, trade show, and concert at Castaic Lake featuring the Fryed Brothers and The Black Crowes.
Love Ride 23 benefited thirty charities, including the Muscular Dystrophy Association, March of Dimes, and Reading by 9. In twenty-three years, the Love Ride has raised $20,310,000. (Click on the beneficiaries menu for a complete list.)
Celebrity guests at Love Ride 23 included Aerosmith's Steven Tyler, Robert Patrick, Max Martini, and Michael Irby of "The Unit", Gilby Clark of Rockstar Supernova, and Larry Hagman.
Festivities kicked off in Glendale with an Edgar Winter concert in the middle of San Fernando Road at 7:00 a.m. At 8:30, Love Ride founder and chairman--and owner of Harley-Davidson/Buell of Glendale - Oliver Shokouh, opened the press conference by paying tribute to former Love Ride Ambassador Chris Houle who died of complications from Muscular Dystrophy on September 18. He was joined on stage by Chris's parents, Rod and Krysti Houle.
Robert Patrick then introduced Staff Sergeant Carvel Gay and the California National Guard. The national anthem was performed by Outasite, a trio of blind singers. Jay Leno then took the stage and introduced the Mayor of Glendale, Dave Weaver, Assemblyman Dennis Mountjoy, and L.A. City Councilman Tom LaBonge. The on-stage parade of celebrities included Robert Patrick, Max Martini, Michael Irby, Gilby larke, Larry Hagman, King of Kustomizers George Barris, Kristy Swanson of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"' Michael Rooker of "Thief", and Kevin Chapman and Ethan Embry of Showtime's "Brotherhood". To close out the press conference, Farmers Insurance Group, represented by CEO Paul Hopkins and CFOs Jerry Carnahan and Jack Hannigan, presented a check for $500,000 to the Love Ride Foundation.
At Castaic Lake, nearly one-hundred vendors filled the trade show overlooking the lakeside venue. The Fryed Brothers took the stage at 11:00 a.m. to deliver nearly ninety minutes of the energetic mix of country, bluegrass, western swing, rhythm & blues, and rock that's earned them the title of the best biker band in the world.
At 12:30, Jay Leno welcomes the crowd and introduced Steven Tyler of Aerosmith who was greeted with a roar of applause. Steven was then joined by Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford. Jay then introduced Farmers' exces Paul Hopkins, Jerry Carnahan, and Jack Hannigan to announce the morning's $500,000 donation. Emcee Bill Van Dyke took over and introduced Bob Hauter from Assemblyman Michael Antonovich's office, who was followed by celebrities from the morning's press conference: Robert Patrick, Max Martini, Michael Irby, Larry Hagman, George Barris, Kristy Swanson, Michael Rooker, Kevin Chapman, and Ethan Emby. The new batch of celebs and special guests included Dan Haggerty, Mickey Jones, Barry Livingston from 'My Three Sons', George Gray, Christian Oliver from 'The Good German", and Lloyd Eisler of "Skating with Celebrities"....
Photo Gallery: (here).
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