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SECOND ANNUAL RIDE FOR AUTISM RAISES OVER $11,000


 

 

 

 

The Lucky Seven Motorcycle Club's second annual Ride for Autism raised over $11,000 for the Center for Autism, a nonprofit autism treatment and evaluation center in Philadelphia. The event was held on Saturday, April 26 and over 300 hundred motorcycles traveled from Wissahickon High School in Ambler to McFadden’s at Citizens Bank Park.

“This year’s ride was a huge success. Thanks to the support of the community, we surpassed the amount raised last year and more than doubled the number of participants,” said John Higgins, president of the Lucky Seven Motorcycle Club. “Most importantly, we called attention to the Center for Autism, a nonprofit organization that provides vital services to local residents. We look forward to continuing this tradition next year.”

The event honored Jason Petrillo, a 17-year-old autistic resident of Broomall, with the Ride for Autism Award. Petrillo received the award for his accomplishments as a member of the Fearless Flyers Disabled Hockey Team.  The ride was featured on 6ABC and in the Ambler Gazette.

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For more information on the Lucky Seven Motorcycle Club, visit www.luckysevenmc.com. To learn more about the 2007 Ride for Autism, click here.

A special thank you to this year's Ride for Autism sponsors:





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