High Lifter, Applebee’s Raises More Than $14,600 for Shriners Hospital for Children
Shreveport, LA, December 4, 2011 - High
Lifter Products and Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar teamed up
for the fourth consecutive year to host a benefit mud ride for the
Shriners Hospital for Children at High Lifter Off-Road Park in
Shreveport on December 3, 2011. This year’s benefit brought the largest
attendance to date with more than 600 ATV enthusiasts from three states
to raise money and collect toys for the hospitalized children. Riders
came from Mississippi, Arkansas, Texas, and all across Louisiana for the
day-long trail and mud ride.
The
event set a new record in money and toys raised for the hospital
through this event. More than $14,600 was raised and enough toys were
collected to supply the hospital with toys throughout the entire coming
year. In addition to the money from park admission and concessions
being donated, money was raised in several different ways. This included
an All-You-Can-Eat pancake breakfast at area Applebee’s the day of the
ride and raffles for prizes including a 2011 Polaris Sportsman 800
donated by Polaris Industries, a year’s worth of coupons for Applebee’s
valued at $7,300, an Off Road Sound System ATV stereo, and annual passes
to Mud Creek Off Road Park in Texas.
“We
are very thankful to everyone who came out to support the Shriners Ride
and so happy that High Lifter and Applebee’s have been able to continue
this ride for the fourth year,” said Scott Smith, owner of High Lifter
Products. “This event holds a special place in the hearts of everyone at
High Lifter, and we are glad to have been involved with an organization
such as Applebee’s and Scott McDaniel, who also are eager to see it
continue to grow.” Gail Raines, Director of Patient Services accepted
the donation and was amazed at the number of ATV riders who turned out
to support the event. High Lifter and Applebee’s are already looking
forward to next year and hope to break the record again and raise even
more for such a worthy organization.
Since
1922, the Shriners Hospital and their 22 facilities have been dedicated
to providing specialty pediatric care. Thousands of children with
orthopedic conditions, burns and spinal cord injuries, have been treated
in a family-centered environment at no charge. For more information on the Shriners Hospital go to www.shrinershq.org
WARNING: Much of the action depicted in this magazine is potentially dangerous. Virtually all of the riders seen in our photos are experienced experts or professionals. Do not attempt to duplicate any stunts that are beyond your own capabilities. Always wear the appropriate safety gear. Copyright 2008 Hi-Torque Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Console Login
