Red Wing, the lack of responce for the Paragon ride I am sure is from lack of not being able to commit to Paragon itself and not for the charity. I can not commit to Paragon but I do donate to the cause. CHOP has definately been the best hospital I ever had to visit. I am sure most children's facilities are similar and if they aren't they should learn. In my bizarre way of dealing with things I refer to my daughter's stay as a "vacation " there. The grief, anger and fear usually associated with why you need to be there dissapears when you are there. The excellent and friendly staff from the parking lot attendants in the basement all the way up to the top floor definately follows that "Patch Adams" persona of treating the whole patient and not just the symptoms. You get to see children being children there, having fun and learning. Which sometimes cannot be duplicated outside that environment.
I will say Toys for Tots has to be one of the best organizations to donate to. Has to be atleast 99.9% of the proceeds going to the intended cause not many "charitable " organizations can even come close to that claim. I cannot commit to Paragon but if anybody going would like buy a 30$ toy for the cause I will gladly reimburse them.You can read that as "would anybody going to Paragon willing to do me a favor?"
I can't say enough about Toys for Tots , stereo typical "outlaw" bikers and America's finest working together for a cause that is so pure it brings tears to my eyes.
Semper Fi,Live to Ride and its for the children.
'nuff said