(Beaver County, PA)  Over $6,000 was raised in net proceeds on Sunday afternoon from the annual “Run For McGuire”, a charity motorcycle ride fund raiser organized and sponsored by WBVP and WMBA.  The beautiful sunny day was made even more spectacular by the sparkling chrome and colors, and the thunder of engines in the streets of Beaver County as around 150 participants lined up and drove the 60 plus mile course before enjoying a celebration picnic at shelter 18 in Brady’s Run Park.  “When we got on a flat stretch of road, there were bikes as far as the eye could see in front of me.” remarked on participant  at the picnic gathering after the ride.  “It was Amazing”.

Video of the procession leaving WBVP-WMBA at the start of Sunday’s Ride, courtesy of Frank Sparks:

Pictures from the 2018 “Run For McGuire” photos by Andy Ludwig and Mark Peterson:

The 2018 Run For McGuire was organized by the Run For McGuire Committee, including Don and Judie Minteer, Chuck Quinn, Art Terraccio, Tom Lesnick, John DeLuca, LuAnne Guzzetti, Rich Kosten and Mark Peterson.

Sponsors of the 2018 “Run For McGuire”:

Along with: American Legion Riders Post 474 in Zelienople, Auto Body Works,Beaver Falls Police Association,  Ceriani Construction, Craig’s Hardware, C.J. Rombold Engine Builders, Complete Family Vision Care, Cycle Motion, D & G Rent-Alls, Darlington Cycle, E.G.A. Electrical Services, Fischer’s New Brighton Foodland, Hallowed Grounds Coffee Roasterie, Hostetter Auctioneers, J & J Spratt Funeral Home, Jimmy K’s Bar and Grille, Junction Auto Service, Li’l Joe’s Bar and Grille, Marbull’s Restaurant and Tavern, Mazzant Painting, McGee Heating and Air Conditioning, McMahon’s Cycle Sales, Meyer’s Tire Service,Penstan Supply, Pro-Action Suspension, Reno Brothers, Skerlec Contracting, Stone Creek Structures, Sulli’s towing, and Uncl’ Chuck’s. 

(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!

 

 

 

 

(Beaver Falls, PA) The “Run For McGuire – A Special Rise For Special People” Committee gathered together on Thursday night at WBVP-WMBA for a “Goodie Bag Stuffing Party” to prepare for the annual charity motorcycle ride, which is happening on Sunday August 6, 2017.  Over 200 bags were prepared, with each containing about 15 to 20 items.   They will be given to the first 200 participants on Sunday.  In addition to the goodie bags, around 20 large prizes will be given away at the Celebration Picnic that will happen after the ride at Big Rock Park in New Brighton.

For more information, or to download and print a registration form click here.

All net proceeds from the “Run For McGuire” benefit the McGuire Memorial Foundation.  In the past three years, over $8,000 has been raised to help support the needs of “God’s Enrusted Treasures” residing at McGuire Memorial.

Pictures from The Goodie Bag Stuffing party at Beaver County Radio Thursday Night:

 

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.