Frequently Asked Questions . . .

Question: I registered on the website. Do I need to register again later?
Answer: Yes. Website registration is primarily intended to keep you informed on information concerning the ride as well as help our taskforce insure that they have sufficient chairs, food, drinks and shirts.

Question: What happens if it rains on the day of the ride?
Answer: The show must go on. The police escorted ride will depart promptly at the designated time rain or shine.

Question: I ride a scooter. Can I ride on the ride?
Answer: Yes. Motorcycles and scooters are welcome to join us. Non-motorcycle/scooters are not permitted to ride on the route but may participate in all of the other events. While the ride is non-expressway, the group may encounter speeds of up to 45 miles per hour and any scooter unable to maintain this speed is discouraged from participating in the ride.

Question: How can I volunteer to help out?
Answer: Volunteers can signup on the website by registering. Volunteer assignments are made on a first come first served basis. Volunteers who will be riding in the event are expected to pay their registration fees.

Question: Where is the 2010 ride being held?
Answer: The ride will be held at the Coral Springs SportsPlex.

Question: How much does it cost?
Answer: Registration costs $35.00 per motorcycle. Event T-Shirts are available for a minimum $50.00 donation. Registration includes a light breakfast (donuts, bagels, coffee, and juice) and a light lunch followed by the Celebration of Life program where you will meet some of the local survivors that these events have helped.

Question: When should I arrive at the ride location?
Answer: Registration is open from 8 AM and closes at 09:45 with the ride departing at 10:00 AM sharp, rain or shine. You may arrive anytime within the registration window but understand that the earlier you arrive, the closer to the front of the line you will be placed. Please do not arrive prior to the opening of registration as our volunteers will be busy setting up and therefore will be unable to check you in early.

Question: When I arrive can I park anywhere?
Answer: No. Volunteers will direct you to the appropriate parking area and insure that you are properly aligned to allow us to safely park as many motorcycles as possible. You will depart in the same sequence as you arrived. VIPs, Patient Escorts and Highest earning club will be directed to separate parking locations.

Question: What if I am arriving in a car?
Answer: Non motorcycle vehicles are asked to park in a special designated parking area upon arrival.

Question: How long is the ride and is it safe?
Answer: Safety is our number one priority on the ride. We have teamed with the Broward Sheriffs Office who will be escorting the ride to control traffic along with local law enforcement officers from the various cities we will be passing through. The ride is generally 40-45 miles in length and lasts about an hour and 15 minutes.

Question: What is the ride route?
Answer: While we never publish the route in advance, rest assured that it will include areas for which South Florida is famous for. Our 2010 ride will be completely different from our 2009 route.

Question: I do not ride a motorcycle. Can I ride the route in my car?
Answer: Unfortunately, no. Only motorcycles/scooters can join us on the ride because of safety concerns. If you know of anyone who rides a motorcycle, please contact them and let them know about our ride and they may allow you to join them as a passenger. Please ask them (and you also) to register on our website (www.SFRideforKids.org) to help the task force in sizing supplies for the event.

Question: How much money do you raise for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation?
Answer: Our 2009 ride had 400 motorcyclists and collected over $84,000. The task force has set a goal of $100,000 for our 2010 ride. We need your help in letting your friends who ride motorcycles know of our ride and ask them to register on our website and be an active participant. Please remember that formal event registration is still required on the day of the ride (Sunday February 14^th, 2010).

Question: Can my company donate any goods or services for your ride?
Answer: YES. We accept all donations and services towards our ride as allowed by the foundation. Certain companies such as beer and wine distributers and companies are not permitted. If you have a product or service that you would like to donate, please Click Here and a task force leader will contact you.

Question: My Company does not have anything to donate but would like to be listed on your website as a sponsor. Is that possible?
Answer: Yes. For a small fee, we have several programs to advertise your company on our website. Please contact the webmaster (mailto: webmaster@SFRideforKids.org) for further information.

Question: I want to be a VIP and ride at the head of the line. How do I do that?
Answer: VIPs generally donate a considerable amount of money for our cause. Please contact the webmaster (mailto: webmaster@SFRideforKids.org) for further information.

Question: I have a sidecar on my motorcycle. Do you need any additional patient escorts?
Answer: Yes. We are always looking for sidecars that are used as patient escorts. We also welcome Trikes for the older patients. Please go to our website (www.SFRideforKids.org) and click on the sidecar registration link (or click here: Sidecar Registration) from the left menu and we will contact you as the event approaches.

Question: I will be taking photos/videos during the ride. Would you like to see them?
Answer: Absolutely. Upon the conclusion of the ride, feel free to forward your photos/videos to the webmaster (mailto: webmaster@SFRideforKids.org) and we will include them in our event photos section. After the ride there will also be a link on the home page for you to upload your photos online.

Question: I will not be able to attend the event but would still like to make a donation to express my support. How do I do that?
Answer: Click on the DONATE button in the lower left hand corner of our website home page.

Anyone with media connections that can help us increase awareness of our ride to the general public is asked to please contact the webmaster (mailto: webmaster@SFRideforKids.org). We need your help in getting the largest motorcycle participation on our next ride. Also, PLEASE register on our website to help our taskforce insure sufficient food, supplies, shirts and premiums are available on the day of the ride.

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