by Joe Buttweiler –
MASON CITY – A football autographed by former Iowa Hawkeye and Detroit Lions football player Jared DeVries will be among items auctioned off Saturday at “Riding the Cure Out,” a motorcycle ride to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
The ride will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 23, beginning at Willow Run in Mason City. Participating taverns include Colony Inn in Ventura, Thirsty Dog in Manly, Donna’s Lounge in Meservey, Tanks in Rudd, Big Deal’s in Rockford, Sheffield Lanes in Sheffield, and LD’s Filling Station in Mason City.
The after-party will be at Spike’s in Mason City, with prizes, food and an auction.
“Rain or shine, we’re going to have a great time for a great cause,” said Lee Olson, chair of the JD Raiders fundraising team. The team is an affiliate of the North Iowa Chapter of JDRF, which raises more than $70,000 a year for research for a cure for juvenile diabetes.
The ride is also open to those who drive cars. Participants will get a stamp at each of the stops, then draw cards for the best poker hand. First prize is $200 and second is a gift basket from Harley-Davidson of Mason City. Shirts and several other items will be given as prizes.
Registration costs $20 per person, $35 per couple. Forms are available at all participating taverns. Riders may also register from 9 to 10 a.m. June 23 at Willow Run.
The event will take place rain or shine. If weather is too wet, riders are encouraged to drive their cars.
For more information visit a participating tavern or business.
