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A benefit ride for Hickory Log Men's Home
Caring for the mentally challenged is a concern for any community to address. Hickory Log creates a family for the residents.
I visited this home in 2001 to make plans for the BBC bike ride. One resident walked up to me kept staring as I talked with
the manager. I was getting a lttle uncomfortable when he leaned over a gave me a big hug. This home is defined by that moment.
A caring loving home for the residents.
The guys from Hickory Log help at the ride every year and we don't know what we would do without their help.
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When is the ride in 2012?
Saturday September 15th
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Details!
The inaugural ride in 2001 ride had 166 riders and raised over $4500. The 2002 ride brought out 301 riders to brave
the aftermath of hurricane Hannah. In 2003, 541 riders raised over $12,000. 2004 brought Hurricane Ivan
a day before the ride and over 600 riders. 2005 had a new look and record number of riders, over 850! 2006 had nearly
1000 riders. 2007 and had a record number of riders, 1400. 2008 was again over 1400 riders and 2009 had over 1000 riders making
it an epic rain soaked 2009 ride. Thank you!
The ride includes a t-shirt for pre-registerd riders, meal, fabulous rest stops, and a massage.
Greg Flowers, director of Hickory Log, with volunteers from his school.
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