(Beaver Falls, PA)   Almost 200 people participated in the annual “Run For McGuire – A Special Ride For Special People” on Sunday August 6, 2017.  Early estimates predict the fundraising total to be between $6500 and $7000 generated in net proceeds that will be donated to The McGuire Memorial Foundation from the motorcycle ride fundraiser.  That is by far the best year for “The Run For McGuire”.

Here is a video of the 2017 “Run For McGuire”:

Prior to the start of the ride, a special opening ceremony was held with a Blessing of the Bikes by Father Michael Greb from McGuire Memorial, and local dignitaries including State Representatives Aaron Bernstine and Jim Marshall, Beaver Falls Police Chief John DeLuca, and Beaver Falls motorcycle patrolman and Police Escort,  Jim Siget. Lead Bike instructors Brad Bailey and Richard Kosten then addressed the crowd gathered in front of WBVP-WMBA on 7th Avenue in Beaver Falls with particular points and notes of safety and caution for the ride.

The Ride made a stop at McGuire Memorial along the way to visit some of “God’s Entrusted Treasures” before heading back out for the second half of the ride and eventually arriving by thundering through the tunnel entrance to Big Rock Park In New Brighton around 1:45 P.M. for a  picnic celebration featuring food from Texas Road House in Monaca, Beverages from Fischer’s New Brighton Foodland and Bottled water courtesy of Sam Spanos from Raymond James Financial in Beaver.   After enjoying lunch, several Chinese Auction prize winners were selected and  announced.

This was the fourth year that Beaver County Radio, WBVP and WMBA organized and sponsored the “Run For McGuire”. Each year the event has grown, almost doubling the amount of money raised in each of the past two years. Plans are already underway to stage the ride again next year on the first Sunday In August.  For updates and news about the “Run For McGuire”, follow on Facebook.

Pictures from the 2017 “Run For McGuire”:

2017 “Run for McGuire – A  Special Ride for Special People” sponsors  include:

American Legion Riders Post 474, A.V.V.A. Chapter 862, Beaver Falls McDonald’s, Beaver Falls Police Association, Cycle Motion, Darlington Cycle, Double J’s Saloon, Fischer’s New Brighton Foodland, Hyatt-Fennell, LLC, Marbull’s Restaurant and Tavern, Mazzant Painting and Disaster Restoration,  McMahon’s Cycle Sales,  Penstan Supply, R.A.K. Enterprises, Richner’s Auto Coach, Rochester-Beaver Lions Club, Rochester Turners,  S.B.M. Electronics, Skerlec Contracting, The Spanos Group of Raymond James Financial and Texas Road House in Monaca.

Broadcast coverage sponsors include Beaver Valley Auto Mall and Stone Creek Structures.

(Beaver Falls, PA).  Everyone will be a winner at the annual “Run For McGuire – A Special Ride For Special People”, which is happening tomorrow, Sunday August 6, 2017.   The first 200 participants who sign up will receive free Goodie Bags, which are actually very nice draw string tote bags provided by Rebecca Miller Farmer’s Insurance,  containing great stuff including stickers from The Beaver County Abate Chapter, $2.50 coupon cards from The Brady’s Run Grill, pens from Cycle Motion and Hyatt Fennel, LLC,  neon green doo rags, sticky notes, glow in the dark cups and wristbands from McGuire Memorial,  discount flyers from Stone Creek Structures, among other things, including information about the ride and route directions.

Free coffee and coupons for free hash browns or small fries from the Beaver Falls McDonald’s will be available at registration to all participants.

Several large prizes will be given away in a ticket drawing style auction at the picnic celebration at Big Rock Park in New Brighton following the ride including a $25 dollar gift card from  Adella Dae Hair Salon in Brighton Township, a $50 gift card from Blocher Jewelers in Ellwood City,  A $30 gift card and spa product gift basket from Elements Salon and Day Spa in Chippewa, a Harley Davidson lighter, a “Handy Man Basket” with many tools and a $25 Home Depot gift card courtesy of Keith Cassidy,  A $25 Bed, Bath and Beyond gift card courtesy of Keith Cassidy,  two  different $50 dinner and movie gift cards courtesy of Keith Cassidy, two “Motorcycle Gear Baskets” from Mac’s Motorcycles in Ellwood City, Two “Harley Gear and Gift Card Baskets” from McMahon’s Cycle Sales in Beaver Falls,  a “Pittsburgh Pirates Basket” created and provided by Rita Swesey, a “Harley Davidson Basket” created by Rita Swesey on behalf of the Rochester-Beaver Lions Club, a Texas Roadhouse basket from the Texas Roadhouse in Monaca and a pair of Kennywood tickets from WBVP and WMBA!

In the past three years, over $8,000 has been raised from net net proceeds from the Run For McGuire charity motorcycle ride to support the ongoing mission of caring for “God’s Entrusted Treasures” at McGuire Memorial.  This year’s ride is $15 per driver and $10 per passenger and includes a celebration picnic afterwards in Big Rock Park in New Brighton provided by Texas Road House in Monaca.  Registration forms will be available starting at 9 A.M. tomorrow  at WBVP-WMBA, 1316 7th Avenue in Beaver Falls, and  can also be downloaded and printed here.

The route for this year’s ride was designed by committee member John Harvey.  It is a 62  mile trek that travels through Lawrence and Beaver Counties, starting at WBVP-WMBA in Beaver Falls and ending at Big Rock Park in New Brighton. The ride will enjoy a police escort provided by motorcycle patrolman Jim Siget from The Beaver Falls Police Department. The Beaver Falls Street Department will also assist in blocking off one lane of Seventh Avenue near the registration to assist in staging the ride.  The ride will stop at McGuire Memorial on route 65 in Daugherty township for a water break and brief visit with the residents along the way.

Opening Ceremonies will begin at 10:30 A.M.  at the registration site  featuring a “Blessing of the Bikes” performed by Father Michael Greb from McGuire Memorial, comments from Beaver County Commissioner Dan Camp,  State Representatives Aaron Berstine and Jim Marshall and Lead Bike driver Brad Bailey will also go over details of the ride during the program.  Following the ceremony, the Ride will depart at 11 A.M.

2017 “Run for McGuire – A  Special Ride for Special People” sponsors  include:

American Legion Riders Post 474, A.V.V.A. Chapter 862, Beaver Falls McDonald’s, Beaver Falls Police Association, Cycle Motion, Darlington Cycle, Double J’s Saloon, Fischer’s New Brighton Foodland, Hyatt-Fennell, LLC, Marbull’s Restaurant and Tavern, Mazzant Painting and Disaster Restoration,  McMahon’s Cycle Sales,  Penstan Supply, R.A.K. Enterprises, Richner’s Auto Coach, Rochester-Beaver Lions Club, Rochester Turners,  S.B.M. Electronics, Skerlec Contracting, The Spanos Group of Raymond James Financial and Texas Road House in Monaca.

Broadcast coverage sponsors include Beaver Valley Auto Mall and Stone Creek Structures.

The 2017 “Run For McGuire Committee” including Art and Marjorie Terracio, Brad Bailey, Charles Tritt, Chuck Quinn, Cindy Hornfeck, Don and Judie Minteer, Don Weckerley, John DeLuca, Jacob Tate, Joe Walrond, John Harvey,  Joyce Lewis-Andrews,  Ken and Lori Barto, Luanne Guzzetti, Mark Peterson, Rebecca and Mitch Miller, Richard Kosten,  Rita Swesey, Sherm Hostetter and Tim Capps thank you for your support and participation!