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3nd Annual Gypsy Riders Ball
Benefiting Breast Cancer Charity [2007]
The Gypsy Riders Ball 2007 hosted by the Gypsy Riders
Foundation, was held on October 6, 2007at Monterra at WestWorld in Scottsdale to benefit AIBH and the
Gypsy Riders Foundation.
Approximately 200 people attended the Ball making it a great success. Photos
Vicky's Hope Ride Benefiting
Breast Cancer Charity [2007]
This was the second Vicky’s Hope Ride held in cooperation with Buddy Stubb's Harley Davidson and Scott Baker on
September 29, 2007 to
benefit AIBH in memory of Victoria Lynn Baker who lost her fight with
breast cancer on
September 30, 2005.
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Second Annual Classy Lassie Ride
benefiting Breast Cancer Charity [2007]
During the 2007 Arizona Bike Week, the Gypsy Riders Foundation helped
organize The Classy Lassie the only ladies
ride associated with Arizona Bike Week. This ride benefited Arizona Institute for Breast Health (AIBH).
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Vicky's Hope Ride Benefiting
Breast Cancer Charity [2006]
The first Vicky’s Hope Ride was held in cooperation with Scott Baker on
October 22, 2006 to
benefit AIBH in memory of Victoria Lynn Baker who lost her fight with
breast cancer on
September 30, 2005. Scott and the Gypsies raised another $1,000 for AIBH.
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2nd Annual Gypsy Riders Ball
Benefiting Breast Cancer Charity [2006]
The Gypsy Riders Ball 2006 hosted by the Gypsy Riders
Foundation, was held on September 30,
2006 at Monterra at WestWorld in Scottsdale to benefit AIBH and the
Gypsy Riders Foundation.
Approximately 150 people attended the Ball raising $12,000 for AIBH and
additional funds for
the Gypsy Riders Foundation.
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First Annual Classy Lassie Ride
benefiting Breast Cancer Charity [2006]
During Arizona Bike Week 2006, the Gypsy Riders helped
organize the first ladies only ride
(The Classy Lassie) in the history of Arizona Bike Week. Both the ladies
only Classy Lassie
Ride and the men only ride held on April 6, 2006, benefited AIBH. $7,000
was donated to AIBH from both rides.
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Working with the Girl Scouts [2006]
In March 2006, the Gypsy Riders entered into an
agreement with the Girl Scouts to present the
colors on motorcycles at the opening ceremonies of the Concours in the
Desert, a car and
motorcycle show hosted by the Cactus Pine Girl Scout Council. On April
1, 2006, several ladies
rode into the Peoria Sports Complex to kick-start the event with
American flags and Arizona’s
flag attached to their motorcycles.
In December 2005, the Gypsy Riders participated in the
Adopt a Family Program and adopted 2
families, providing them with food and holiday gifts.
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Gypsy Riders Inaugural Bikers
Ball Benefiting Breast Cancer Charity [2005]
On November 18, 2005, the Gypsy Riders hosted their
Inaugural Bikers Ball at the Waterfront in
Tempe, again to benefit AIBH. Approximately 200 people attended the
Ball, raising $10,000 for
AIBH.
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Survivor Bike Raffle benefiting
Breast Cancer Charity [2005-2006]
In June 2005, the Gypsy Riders met with Firebird Custom
Choppers to discuss another fundraiser. Ed Whittley (the owner of the
company) had built a custom chopper called the Survivor Bike in honor of
his grandmother who had passed many years ago from breast cancer.
Ed wanted to sell raffle tickets for a chance to win the Survivor Bike
and he had earmarked the
proceeds to benefit the breast cancer cause. In July 2005, the Gypsies
agreed to organize and sell
raffle tickets at various events and locations throughout the valley
through April 9, 2006, to
benefit Arizona Institute for Breast Health (AIBH).
Approximately $45,000 in raffle tickets were sold
through the end of the raffle held on April 9th, 2006 at Arizona Bike
Week's closing ceremonies.
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Fund raising ride for fallen
member [2005]
The Gypsy Riders hosted their first public organized
ride in May 2005 to benefit a fallen member who had been in a near fatal
motorcycle accident. Over 100 motorcyclists participated in the ride and
live auction, raising thousands of dollars for our fellow Gypsy Rider.
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Charitable Ride for 9.11 -
Remember Rally [2004]
On September 11, 2004, the Gypsy Riders held their first
organized charitable ride, joining many groups across the nation riding
in the Remember Rally to raise funds for those who gave assistance at
Ground Zero, selflessly disregarding the long term effects to their own
health.
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