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Sunday 9th September 2007 saw the 3rd Annual Charity Pet Food Run, now re-named the ‘Dog’s Dinner Dash’, in aid of Leicester and Leicestershire Animal Aid Association (LAA) at Huncote, Leicestershire. Background LAA is a sanctuary and re homing centre for unwanted cats and dogs which receives no government or lottery funding and is entirely reliant on charity income and grants. Three years ago, just before their 50th Anniversary, the Centre was in financial crisis and facing possible closure. Having become aware of their plight I volunteered to stage a pet food run and organised it through the Royal Enfield Owners Club (N. Northants & S. Leics). This first run was a very last minute affair but leaflets and posters were distributed and local radio informed. I very naively expected a few bikes to turn up, but was surprised when 35 arrived, amongst them a contingent from the Leicestershire branch of the CMA. “Who’s doing the marshalling?” they asked. This was something I had not considered! In they stepped, and by using a rolling marshalling system, they enabled us all to arrive safely at our destination. The run was a total success and a good amount of cash and provisions were handed over, which helped to ease the Centre’s burden. The crisis was averted due to hard work and fund raising by staff and volunteers, and the immense support of the general public, but there is obviously an ongoing need for funds and supplies, which brings us back to this, our 3rd Annual Run ….. The Run 107 motorbikes, scooters and trikes set off from Rockingham Classics and Sports Ltd at Great Oxendon, Nr Market Harborough in perfect weather. The convoy stretched for over a mile and made an inspiring sight as it travelled through some of Leicestershire’s finest countryside. Since the 2nd run we have had the added weight of the BMF with us and the ongoing support and marshalling by our friends from the CMA. On arrival at LAA the riders were welcomed with tea, coffee and the now legendary ‘Huncote Rock Cakes’. The donated pet food and general supplies were valued at around £1000 and a further £745 was raised through donations, a BBQ and a Bric-a-brac sale. A great day was had and my thanks go out to everyone for their support and generosity. See you again next year? Dave Ringrose Royal Enfield Owners Club Be encouraged In addition to the report kindly submitted by Dave Ringrose, over 30 Biker Bibles were distributed, either during the preparation and practice runs to the marshals and event organisers, or taken on the day by the riders taking part. David (aka Zippy) Whittall On The Road For Jesus
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