Juvenile diabetes came a few miles closer to a cure today as dozens of people took part in a motorcycle ride that raised money to fight the disease.
Kyle Renz, 9, has had Type 1 diabetes since he was one year old. He says it’s “Weird and painful … and I get stuck with needles,” but his choice in fine motorcycles hasn’t taken a hit.
When I asked Kyle which bike he’d like to sit on for his picture, he chose Grasshopper, the humble ninja. (Honest.)
Smart kid. Good taste too.
The charity ride left Sardis Enrichment School right around 10 AM, led by fire trucks from the Hall County Fire Department and Deputy Hunter of the Hall County Sheriff’s office.
Kyle’s Knights were honored to have such support for Kyle and for this important fundraising event to help Kyle and others who suffer from diabetes.
Deputy Hunter blocked off intersections and directed traffic so that riders could zip through red lights with the greatest of ease. That, friends, is worth the price of admission.
Every ride has one or two people with more horsepower than brains, but we made the trip without incident and returned safely to the hot lunch that awaited our arrival.
Lisa Renz and Tim Stowers organize the event each year, with the help of a small army of dedicated assistants.
Lisa said, “On behalf of Kyle’s Knights, we would like to thank all the riders, the Hall County Fire Department, and the Hall County and Dawson County Sheriff’s offices for making this charity ride possible. We’re more grateful than you can imagine.”
Lisa, Tim and Kyle are looking forward to next year’s ride … and for the day when juvenile diabetes is cured.
We hope to see you there.
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