Motocycle ride to benefit Guide Dogs of America
Published 10:38 am Thursday, July 8, 2010
The unseasonably cool and wet weather held down the turnout but didn’t dampen the spirits of motorcycle enthusiasts who took part in Puppy Putt 8, a ride to benefit Guide Dogs of America.
More than 100 riders came participated, raising more than $7,000 in cash donations for the charity. Sponsors donated another $3,000 worth of prizes for participants.
There were two starting points for the ride, at Northwest Harley-Davidson in Lacey and at Sound Harley-Davidson in Marysville. The two groups met at Downtown Harley Davidson on East Valley Road in Renton, for a motorcycle show that included music, food and dancing.
The International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers is a major supporter of Guide Dogs of America, which provides trained seeing-eye dogs for people across the United States and Canada who are blind or have impaired vision.
