CHINA GROVE ó About 120 riders participated in Eureka Masonic Lodge’s annual ride to benefit the Masonic Children’s Home in Oxford.
The riders traveled Sept. 13 to the children’s home and raised $27,611.23 in the process, according to Stephanie A. Huie, one of the ride organizers.
Altogether, Eureka has raised approximately $180,000 for the Masonic Children’s Home through the years.
“We would like to thank all the sponsors, riders and our many supporters for a fantastic year,” Huie said.
Any one interested in supporting the 2009 charity ride should call Chairman Doug Earnhardt at 704-957-0346 or e-mail him at dbearn@ctc.net.