May 17, 2006
Milwaukee, WI - Harley-Davidson’s 2006 fundraising for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) received a huge boost recently with the contribution of more than $1.6 million through four major events. The events were organized through Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Harley-Davidson dealers, HOG chapters and MDA staff and their volunteers.
Harley-Davidson and MDA’s top national fundraising event was held the weekend of May 6 and 7 as $843,000 was raised during the 19th annual Eastern Harley-Davidson Dealers Association Ride for Life in eastern Pennsylvania. Also that weekend, the 13th annual Milwaukee Black-n-Blue Ball raised more than $500,000 for MDA. The Milwaukee Black-n-Blue Ball is the largest motorcycle ball in the country. Additional top fundraising Black-n-Blue Ball events were held in Grand Rapids (more than $200,000) and Detroit, Michigan ($100,000). Harley-Davidson executives attended and participated in all four events.
Harley-Davidson dealers, customers, suppliers and employees conduct fundraising activities for the Muscular Dystrophy Association throughout the year. Activities include pledge rides, fundraising events, motorcycle raffles and pin sales.
Harley-Davidson has been a national sponsor of the Muscular Dystrophy Association and has raised more than $55 million since 1980. The funds raised support life-saving research, comprehensive medical care for children and adults with neuromuscular disease, and MDA summer camps.
