The Spyder Team caught up with West Coast Spyder co-owner, Veronica Dunford, to get the scoop on the “Ride for Kids” event that the group participated in on October 18. Check out the story and photos below.
Recently, 17 West Coast Spyder riders participated in “Ride for Kids”, a particular charity organization that is very dear to one of the groups founding members – Art Aquino (aka Spiderrider990). West Coast Spyder raised more than $1,500 for the charity and $4,500 combined proceeds with North County House of Motorcycles, the groups sponsoring dealer. Malcolm Smith Motorsports also participated in the fundraising efforts.
The ride started at Mira Costa College and was escorted by private security and local law enforcement. It turned out that there wasn’t enough enforcement so the “Golden Angels” a Goldwing Club that performs at various functions assisted with the task. A particular member that goes by the call sign “Hammer” would dance and wave in the intersections as the group rode through. You just could not help but smile every time you passed him.
The ride was in honor of David Kaufman, a young brain tumor survivor. David has had two brain tumor surgeries and has to go every 6 months to have MRI's done to monitor the mass that he has now. After his second tumor surgery, David had a stroke which caused him to lose all peripheral vision.
After the ride, a few West Coast Spyders stayed behind to meet David. It was incredibly moving for those still there. West Coast Spyders allowed David to get a first hand feel of the Spyder and got him right up on the saddle. Veronica reminisced about the moment stating that, “It was totally worth it to see the smile on his face because we all encouraged him and helped him to just climb right on up on it. I think it made all of our days just as much!”
To learn more about David’s story or to donate to the cause, check out his web site here.
Be on the look out for more charity participation from West Coast Spyder in the near future!