Verde Valley District Frosty Run 2013
By Debi Althouse-Payne - Secretary, Verde Valley District, Modified Motorcycle Association
Talk about Frosty and Chilly, 22 degrees when registration began at the Pub and Grub where hot coffee and breakfast burritos were waiting. Registration started a bit slow - probably due to the cold temperature - but picked up after 10:00am. We had 53 awesome, supporting bikers sign up for the ride and another 4 sign up at Olde Sedona Bar and Grille for a total of 57 bikers! This ride has gone thru Oak Creek Canyon for the last several years and those of you that know our beautiful area know of it's breathtaking views of Sedona Red Rocks and Oak Creek but also extremely chilly in the Canyon. Each stop had coffee ready and great drink and food specials. We want to thank Pub and Grub, Olde Sedona Bar and Grille, Full Moon Saloon, Grasshopper Grill and The Chaparral Bar for your hospitality.
This year the person that came the farthest for our ride was Chad Collins from Montana - and I am sure he thought we were all crazy for thinking this was frosty! We also had bikers from Denver, Mayer, Prescott, Pine and of course Cottonwood, Cornville, Rim Rock, Clarkdale and Jerome.
At the end party, bikers arrived still a little chilly but in great spirits. Thanks to Nate's Cowboy Café, Vintages Grille, Sizzler, Cottonwood Motor Sports, Keith and Bonnie Kaufmann,10/12 Lounge, Inxon Tattoo, Food City, Acme Pizza, State Farm Insurance for donating raffle items.
VVCH Administrator Caleb, Community Liaison Chyna, CNA Rebecca and of course our very own Chaplain, Papa Dave came to the end party to accept the donation on behalf of Verde Valley Community Hospice. $1,110.00 was donated to Verde Valley Community Hospice to assist with special needs beyond the hospice benefit.
I would like to personally thank all the wonderful people for supporting this great ride and MMA Verde Valley District. Without all of you this couldn't be done.
PS. If you would like to participate or help for the next bikers run fund-raising, you may contact our Chaplain David Treadwell at: dreadwell@vvchospice.com
Thank You :)
