BTR Kids

Knox Murray, Born To Race

When Knox Murray was just four-years-old, his parents took him to see the Supercross races at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The family enjoyed an evening of two-wheeled motocross madness in all its glory and Knox studied every move by the racers. When Knox walked out of that Stadium, the young boy looked up at his folks and said, “That’s what I want to do!” “He begged us to get him a dirt bike for two years,” Knox’s mom Melissa Murray recalls. “We finally got him one and he took off and has never looked back!” Knox is now…
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Recently, I decided to get back on my bike – CMA Christian Motorcyclists Association

Recently, I decided to get back on my bike, after a long time of not being in the saddle. I don’t really know how it came to pass that the bike got ignored, and began gathering dust. I think it was a combination of medical challenges, a brutally hot summer, and focusing on other things. When I did get back on the bike, my riding skills and confidence were in the toilet. I was acutely aware of the 900 pounds of machine that I was holding up, and it took a little time of acclimation to get used to it…
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Showers in Season – Born To Ride Kids

Christian Motorcyclists Association Living in Central Florida, we are prone to have seasons of showers. Before we mount up on our bikes for a ride, we will often check our weather map on our cell phones. That map, along with a good old fashion glance at the skies, can help us to plan our ride to avoid any potential rain. We can study the clouds or the overcast haze, and we can see which way the weather is blowing. That attention to the atmosphere can often give us good guidance. The only challenge with that technique is that we can…
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DOING THE FIRST 1200

Born To Ride TV Celebrates 1200th Episode BY ERIC VICIAN As Born To Ride prepares to celebrate their 1,200th television episode with a mega bash on March 31st in Plant City, they reflect on what has gone into making the world’s longest running biker and motorcycle TV show that reaches millions of viewers every week. To help put this accomplishment into perspective, consider that Born To Ride has been on television for nearly a quarter century while some of the most popular TV shows of all time ran for a couple of hundred episodes. For example, the 1970s gave us…
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11th Annual Shriners Hospitals for Children Ride_Sunday, March 10, 2019

Sunday, March 10, 2019 - Apopka to Sanford, Florida - Rain or Shine! The Ride will be here March 10! If you've already registered, THANKS and we look forward to seeing you! If you haven't, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?? Don't get left behind! Register today and secure your spot in this great Ride! We start with breakfast at our Shrine Center in Apopka (8:30 am -10:30 am) and end at Seminole Harley! Food, Entertainment, Auctions and more await you there! Sign In: 8:30 am - 10:30 am Donations: $30.00 Per Person (Day of the ride) Start: BAHIA SHRINE, 3101…
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Ride for Kids – Atlanta Motorcyclists Ride to Cure the Deadliest Childhood Cancer

Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s Ride for Kids Motorcycle Charity Event Raises Critical Funds for Childhood Brain Tumor Research and Family Support Programs. ATLANTA, March 7, 2018 – Today, 13 children will be diagnosed with a brain tumor, the deadliest childhood cancer. On Sunday, June 3 the Atlanta motorcycle community will ride to change that. Hosted by the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s Georgia Chapter, the 2018 Atlanta Ride for Kids will fund critical research for a cure, as well as family support programs such as emergency financial assistance, peer support and college and vocational scholarships for survivors. This year, Ride for…
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Atlanta Motorcyclists Ride to Cure the Deadliest Childhood Cancer

Atlanta Motorcyclists Ride to Cure the Deadliest Childhood Cancer Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s Ride for Kids Motorcycle Charity Event Raises Critical Funds for Childhood Brain Tumor Research and Family Support Programs ATLANTA, March 7, 2018 – Today, 13 children will be diagnosed with a brain tumor, the deadliest childhood cancer. On Sunday, June 3 the Atlanta motorcycle community will ride to change that. Hosted by the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s Georgia Chapter, the 2018 Atlanta Ride for Kids will fund critical research for a cure, as well as family support programs such as emergency financial assistance, peer support and college…
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“The Rally at the Railroad” Supports Anthony Fowler Foundation

"The Rally at the Railroad" Supports Anthony Fowler Foundation Parrish, FL -- April 3, 2017 -- The Florida Railroad Museum in Parrish is hosting the inaugural Anthony Fowler Foundation fundraiser on April 29th, commemorating the tragic accident that took 11-year-old Anthony's life. This fundraising effort will help support families of children that have faced or are facing a life-ending tragedy, and will fund the Anthony Fowler Sports Equipment Grant Fund for youth residing in Parrish. "The Rally at the Railroad" will run from 12 noon to 6:00 pm at the Florida Railroad Museum (FRRM) on Route 301 and will feature…
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FUNDRAISER : Together we can help Jamie continue to work hard every day for children with disabilities!

What: Jamie's new wheelchair accessible van Goal: $25,000. Amount raised to date $2,355. Fundraiser ends Feb 1, 2016. Why: Jamie works hard each day for children with disabilities. As a public relations specialist for Shriners Hospital for Children - Tampa, she helps put the spotlight on the help available to these special children & the families that love them. She herself was a patient of Shriners Hospital, first in Erie, then in Tampa. Now she’s giving back to the wonderful hospital system that helped her gain independence and become a productive adult. With congenital muscular dystrophy, she’s been confined to…
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ATLANTIC CENTER FOR THE ARTS SUMMER ART CAMP

  June 11 - August 9, 2013 (Tuesday – Friday, 9 AM – 2 PM) 8 weekly art camps for ages 6-12   Atlantic Center for the Arts’ Summer Art Camp is held at ACA’s Community Arts Center at Harris House, in our Yurick Studios. Each weekly session  features three classes designed to give participants an opportunity to explore ideas of art and culture through a variety of art forms.  Click here for full session descriptions and to register.   Session 1: June 11 – 14 • France and Impressionism with Cathy Berse - Miss Cathy will take the children…
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