| On Sunday June 12 2011, ten members of the Red Knights Pa 2 met at the Wawa in the center of West Chester before heading over to the Chester County Government Service Center for the 1st Annual Ride for Hero's benefit ride.
Joe Inzone, co-owner of Benny's Pizza in West Chester, organized the 55-mile ride to bring awareness to the dangers first responders and emergency personnel face daily. Benny's Pizza held this benefit for the Chester County Hero Fund which provides financial aid to Police, Fire and EMS personnel injured or killed in the line of duty.
Chester County hero Fund was started in 2001, Founder and fund President John DiBuonaventuro said the supporters are happy to have people such as Inzone contribute to their fund, and they have seen a lot of positive support from the community through events such as this one.
The ride started at the Government Service Center went on through northern Chester County. The ride was escorted by the Chester County Sheriff's Department and local police departments, and volunteer fire police closed and controlled all intersections during the ride allowing the rides a non stop 55 mile run.
The rides ended at Benny's Pizza were food was served and a band played providing a great biker atmosphere. A 50/50 was done and the winner returned her share back to the hero fund. A very nice print/picture was given out as a door prize which was won by President Frank Dowlin.
Unfortunately a fire police officer from the Twin Valley/Glenmoore Fire Companies was struck by a motorist while directing traffic for the event, he is expected to under go surgery on is ankle in days to come, the Officers and Members of the Red Knights wish him a speedy recovery. |
