Sunday, September 15th, 2024

    The Foundation is proud to announce the the 18th Annual Riding for Babies Motorcycle Run in conjunction with the Engine Room, Dyer, IN.  Proceeds from this 

 event will benefit premature children and their families through the assistance and grant giving program of the Nathan C. Splant Foundation.

     The Motorcycle Run will be held SUNDAY, September 15th.   Registration is scheduled at 9:00 a.m. at the Engine Room, 202 E Joliet, Dyer, IN.  All are welcome and the first rider out will be at 11:00 a.m. and last ride in will be at 4:00 p.m.

     Registration is $25/ person and $10/ passenger.  The registration fee includes commemorative t-shirt (first 25 riders only), meal ticket, entertainment and giveaways.  If you are unable to make the ride, but would like to join us for dinner – meal tickets can be purchased separately for $10 per ticket.  There will be prize giveaways and raffle/auction items.

     The ride will begin and end at the Engine Room with additional stops (To Be Announced).

     If you would like to sponsor (T-Shirt/Food or make an In-Kind Donation) and/or volunteer for this event, please contact Kim at 219.365.5800 or e-mail ksplant@ncsplantfoundation.org.

      An absolutely amazing day and incredible turnout for the 17th Annual "Riding for Babies" Motorcycle Run.  We had a record attendance of over 300 people.  From the bottom of hearts "THANK YOU!"

     We are especially grateful to all those whom participated to help make this annual event such a great success and for all the donations, time and efforts contributed.  Events like these are the core to the Foundation's success and give us the opportunity to help local premature children and their families.

     A very special thanks to Engine Room and Staff, Family and Friends, Volunteers, Blockers, and the local police department (Dyer, Schererville and Crown Point) for the escort.

 

We would also like to acknowledge and thank the following businesses for their generous Event T-shirt Sponsorship:

           Anker Trucking

Engine Room

Katie's

Tony Mitidiero

Chicago's Finest Ironworks

Austgen Properties

CAMS Asphalt Maintenance Specialist

Smiles by Doctor D

Lauridsen Construction

Duneland Materials

T&J Landscaping

Ivanhoe Concrete

J-CAM

Miller Overhead Door

Stan's Towing

Quality Hinges

Carlen Automotive Restyling

Biscan Family

Hunley's Bar & Grille

Herrera's Towing

All Services

 

We would like to extend a sincere appreciation of the in-kind donations received for this event from the following businesses/individuals:

 

          Albanese Candy Factory, Chicago Finest Ironworks, Engine Room, Staybridge Suites, Easy Clean Car Wash, Hollie's, Buddy's & Pals,

Rosebud Steakhouse, Great Oaks, and Chic-fil-a

 

     Additionally, thank you to the Family Flyer who helped us advertise this event and the delicious food donations from Rob's Meats, White Rhino and Welch's Stop and Shop, Mission BBQ, Portillo's and Family Express

     We couldn't do it without our dedicated volunteers:  Pam, Rachel, Heidi, Anna, Natasha, Tammy, Judy, Janet, and Nate.  We THANK YOU!

     Looking forward to next year's 18th Anniversary of the Riding for Babies Event!  #preemiestrong!