Motorcycle fundraiser for Lansdowne kids continues to roll

written by Michelle Ruby

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Motorcycle fundraiser for Lansdowne kids continues to roll | Brantford Expositor

Larry Maloney and his passenger, Sophie, a 15-year-old Papillon, get ready to roll on Saturday June 28 at the Charity Motorcycle Ride for Lansdowne Kids, presented by Ensuring Brant. The event raises money for programs offered by Brantford's Lansdowne Children's Centre. Photo by Michelle Ruby /Michelle Ruby/The Expositor

The new organizer of a revved-up rally that has raised about $1.3 million for Lansdowne Children’s Centre over the past 20 years looked pleased on Saturday.

Brian Kinrade surveyed the gleaming motorcycles lined up as far as the eye could see between two long industrial buildings owned by Brimich Logistics on Kraemer’s Way, the starting point for riders who were ready to roll. 

“It looks like there are about 200 or 250 bikes,” he said with a smile. “We’ve also got police volunteering from Brantford, Hamilton, Toronto, London, and Six Nations, along with St. John’s Ambulance.” 

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