MEDIA ADVISORY, Aug. 15, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) --
WHO: The TASER Foundation for Fallen Officers, Untouchables Motorcycle Club of California, Michael's Harley Davidson and many other generous sponsors. WHAT: This weekend fundraiser will raise money for the families of police officers who have been killed in the line of duty in the U.S. and Canada. As always, 100% of all net proceeds go directly to the families of fallen officers. WHEN: Saturday, August 19 "Takin' the Ride" Motorcycle Rally - Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with a staggered departure starting at 9:30 a.m. Barbeque Lunch & Live Music - Located at the scenic Lake Sonoma Warm Springs Dam Picnic Area. 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. for those not riding in the rally. WHERE: START: Motorcycle Rally Michael's Harley Davidson 7601 Redwood Drive Cotati, CA 94931 FINISH: Barbeque Picnic Lake Sonoma Warm Springs Dam Picnic Area 3333 Skaggs Springs Road Geyserville, CA 95441 CONTACT: Gerry Anderson, 602-326-6176 Jennifer Burke, 301-728-0289
To speak with any of the sponsors, learn more about the weekend events, register for the motorcycle ride or contribute to the cause, please visit www.TakingtheRide.com and open the "California Ride" tab or www.TASERFoundation.org.
The TASER Foundation for Fallen Officers was established in November 2004. The TASER Foundation's mission is to honor the service and sacrifice of local and federal law enforcement officers in the United States and Canada lost in the line of duty by providing financial support to their families. The Foundation has distributed more than $1,000,000 to over 250 families in the United States and Canada. It is the only organization that provides benefits to families in the United States and Canada from federal, state/province, county, and local law enforcement organizations. In addition, its program fills the gap between an officer's death and when pensions and other benefits begin. In most cases a grant request is processed within 24 hours of receipt.