BLOOMINGTON – The 28th Annual Miracle Ride, Indiana’s largest and longest-running motorcycle charity ride which benefits Riley Hospital for Children, is set to take place on June 4th and 5th. Since 1994 the Miracle Ride has donated approximately $6.8 million to Riley Hospital for Children.
The festivities will begin at the Bloomington Harley-Davidson located at 522 W Gourley Pike on Saturday for the poker run, with live music, on-site vendors, and more for community members to enjoy and partake in, while supporting a great cause.
“The Big Ride” will then take place on Sunday, June 5th, at 8 Seconds Saloon, 143 N. Lynhurst Drive, Indianapolis. The ride will honor the kids, their families, and the work of the Riley caregivers as they work together to fight their illnesses..
A police escort and first rider will leave Allison Transmission at 11:00 a.m. sharp. Riders MUST check-in by 10:30 a.m. They will arrive at Riley Hospital for Children around 11:10 am. The last rider in the procession will leave Allison at approximately 11:45 am Riley Hospital for Children at 12 noon and 8 Seconds Saloon lot at 12:30 pm. The window is approximately 11 am to 12:30 pm depending on the number of participants.
For more information about the poker run and locations, visit this link.
About Riley Hospital:
Riley Hospital for Children is Indiana’s only comprehensive children’s hospital. Riley treats more than 80% of children diagnosed with cancer in Indiana. Riley serves patients in all 92 Indiana counties and is a member of the Children’s Miracle Network. The annual Riley caseload for outpatient and inpatient is 300,000 cases. Fund-raising donors and events allow Riley to provide cutting edge treatment and cover the costs of medical specialty areas that are not self-sustaining.
