Bikers Rally for Easter to Visit Masonic Home for Children in Oxford
Bikers Rally for Easter to Visit Masonic Home for Children in Oxford
One hundred children in need at the Oxford Orphanage will get a visit from a group of Easter Bunnies in leather on March 19. Motorcycle riders from across the region will take to the streets once again during the 10th annual Ray Price “Easter Basket Ride” on Saturday to deliver care packages to youth at the The Masonic Home for Children at Oxford.
“We have a large group that loves our ride to Oxford each year to visit the Masonic Home for Children,” said Kris Weiss, marketing director at Ray Price Harley-Davidson. “Everyone enjoys providing the youngsters with a unique Easter experience.”
Riders will depart from Ray Price at 10 a.m., arriving in Oxford around 11:30 a.m. Motorcyclists riding all makes and models are welcome. Register at Ray Price and members of Raleigh H.O.G. (Harley Owners Group) will assemble special Easter baskets for each youngster that will include newly purchased pillows, blankets and other home care needs.” Cost is $10/person and includes lunch. Suggested donation is either $10 in cash or the above home goods.
- What: 10th Annual Ray Price Easter Basket Ride
- When: Saturday, March 19
- Departure: 10 a.m. from 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh
- Arrival: 11:30 a.m. Masonic Home for Children at Oxford, 600 College St. Oxford, N.C.
- Event contact: Kris Weiss, (919) 832-2261
- Photo/video opportunities: News media are invited to ride along. Photo/video opportunities with riders will be available at departure and upon arrival in Oxford. Photos of youth are not permitted.
About the Masonic Home for Children at Oxford
The Masonic Home for Children (MHCO) exists to help children who need a stable, caring and loving home. MHCO assists families in need by providing a home-like setting together with community based programs and services for children. It offers a stable, supportive and nurturing living environment so children can reunite with their families or achieve independence. This mission is fulfilled through the support of charitable giving and backed by nearly 150 years of faith, concern, and the ability to adapt to the changing needs of families and children. Learn more at http://www.mhc-oxford.org.
About Ray Price Harley-Davidson
For more than 30 years, Ray Price Harley-Davidson has served as the center of motorcycle culture in Raleigh, N.C., and among the Southeast’s top motorcycle dealerships. Home to Hall-of-Fame racing legend Ray Price, dealership staff have centuries of combined Harley riding experience to provide award-winning customer service and education programs for beginners-to-expert riders. Ray Price was again named a 2014 Dealernews Top 100 business, as well as a Powersports Business Power 50 Dealer. The team actively supports area charities through a wide range of philanthropy projects. Ray Price Racing won the National Hot Rod Association’s (NHRA) Top Fuel Harley Championship in 2014 and 2015.
