As some of you may or may not know. I'm also involved with the Honeywell 4x4 club. And in the past, that club has hosted an annual sort of "charity" run. With the recipients being a group of kids from Easter seals that we take out for a day of mild trail riding. I've been handling organizing this run since it's founder died a few years back.
The past couple of years have been without this traditional run due to problems with Easter Seals. I've had a difficult time finding another group of kids or others worthy of getting the outing. This year we've finally got together with some kids I think will fit the bill. They're known as the Young Marines. You can see some info on them below:
Patriot Battalion Young Marines | Strengthening the Lives of America's Youth
DESERT DEVIL DOGS YOUNG MARINES - Performance, Dedication, Initiative!
Basically they're at risk kids that are involved with this all volunteer group to give them a good direction instead of the bad a lot of them find themselves in.
We're planning to take them on a ride on 3/7/09 to Montana Mt. The theme will be demonstrating responsible off roading. Right now I've got just enough seats to accommodate the ones I know that are planning to be there. However, I'm expecting there will be more than the Honeywell club can handle. I would hate to have to turn anyone away.
That's where you guys come in. I'm looking for anyone willing to host some kids or or staff members for the day. It's an easy and scenic ride, unless it's rain and snow like our prerun. Then it's a little more interesting and a little less scenic.
The kids age range from about 8 to early teen, boys and girls. I've met some of them and they all seem well behaved as you would expect from the military environment.
We will be meeting at the Mesa National Guard Armory at 615 N. Center 85201 in Mesa. Saturday 3/7/09, 8:30 am, hit the road by 9:00. Lunch on the trail then back. Expect to spend most of the day.
If you can help out, let me know here on the forum and how many seats you can provide (with seat belts). Keep in mind that it could happen that there are no shows and we end up with more trucks than necessary. So it's possible you don't end up with a rider. Past experience shows the kids like to switch vehicles through the day. So if you come along anyhow, you could end up with a guest. Or even just carrying a cooler.
Thanks
The past couple of years have been without this traditional run due to problems with Easter Seals. I've had a difficult time finding another group of kids or others worthy of getting the outing. This year we've finally got together with some kids I think will fit the bill. They're known as the Young Marines. You can see some info on them below:
Patriot Battalion Young Marines | Strengthening the Lives of America's Youth
DESERT DEVIL DOGS YOUNG MARINES - Performance, Dedication, Initiative!
Basically they're at risk kids that are involved with this all volunteer group to give them a good direction instead of the bad a lot of them find themselves in.
We're planning to take them on a ride on 3/7/09 to Montana Mt. The theme will be demonstrating responsible off roading. Right now I've got just enough seats to accommodate the ones I know that are planning to be there. However, I'm expecting there will be more than the Honeywell club can handle. I would hate to have to turn anyone away.
That's where you guys come in. I'm looking for anyone willing to host some kids or or staff members for the day. It's an easy and scenic ride, unless it's rain and snow like our prerun. Then it's a little more interesting and a little less scenic.
The kids age range from about 8 to early teen, boys and girls. I've met some of them and they all seem well behaved as you would expect from the military environment.
We will be meeting at the Mesa National Guard Armory at 615 N. Center 85201 in Mesa. Saturday 3/7/09, 8:30 am, hit the road by 9:00. Lunch on the trail then back. Expect to spend most of the day.
If you can help out, let me know here on the forum and how many seats you can provide (with seat belts). Keep in mind that it could happen that there are no shows and we end up with more trucks than necessary. So it's possible you don't end up with a rider. Past experience shows the kids like to switch vehicles through the day. So if you come along anyhow, you could end up with a guest. Or even just carrying a cooler.
Thanks