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748 Rodeo Dr Fresno, CA 800-200-4557 Hotels Weather Map/Direction | 20-Jun-2008 - 21-Jun-2008 (Friday - Saturday) Edit/Update this event Rumble To The Summit (# 6800)On June 20 & 21, 2008, 3,000 motorcycle enthusiasts will gather to attend the Eleventh Annual Rumble to the Summit event benefiting Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Central California. Funds raised at the event will be used to grant wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions in its eight county territory, which includes: Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced and Tulare counties. The presenting sponsor for Rumble is the Central Valley Chevy Dealers. The Make-A-Wish Foundation was founded in 1980 after a little boy named Chris Greicius realized his heartfelt wish to become a police officer. Since its humble beginnings, the organization has blossomed into a worldwide phenomenon, touching the lives of more than 150,000 children and their families. Although it has become one of the world's most well known charities, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has maintained the grassroots fulfillment of its mission to grant wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. The proceeds from this event will enable the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central California to continue its mission in the Central Valley. Rumble to the Summit is a two day event that will commence on Friday, June 20 and conclude on Saturday, June 21. The Clovis Rodeo grounds will host a pre-registration party to kickoff the event on Friday evening at 6:00 PM. The evening's festivities, open to the public with no entrance fee, include live music, a barbeque, vendor booths, bike show and a beer garden. Saturday morning, participants assemble for registration and breakfast beginning at 6:30 AM, with live entertainment provided by 95.7 The Fox. The police escorted parade will start at 9:11 AM as the riders begin their amazing motorcycle journey into the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains, ending at the Sierra Summit Ski Resort. Once at the summit, participants will enjoy live music by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Eric Burden and the Animals, barbecue lunch by world championship barbeque team, QN4U, and a special performance by the Victor McLaglen motorcycle drill team. The event will conclude with an exciting grand prize raffle drawing for a Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe motorcycle. Rumble attracts motorcycle enthusiasts from throughout California, and several western states. The combined assistance of the Clovis Police Department, Fresno County Sheriff's Department and California Highway Patrol ensure a smooth transition to the Summit. The Rumble to the Summit is also supported by the Clovis and Fresno Fire Departments and the Fresno Police Department. This 100 percent volunteer driven event began in 1997 with just over 300 riders, raising $13,000. To date, Rumble has generated more than $1,187,000 net and helped the Make-A-Wish Foundation® grant wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions in the Central Valley.www.road-shows.com/rumble.php |
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