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Inaugural ING DIRECT Ride Now South Florida Raises Over $300,000
ING DIRECT Ride Now South Florida took place on Saturday, March 29 under the beautiful Florida sun, with a host of motorcycle riders, families, vendors and supporters. It was a terrific day that raised over $300,000 in support of the initiatives of Autism Speaks, featuring a music festival headlined by Riders on the Storm (the surviving members of the Doors) and The Guess Who. All those in attendance were excited to hear the

On the road in Florida

classic hits from these two great bands while raising funds in support of Autism Speaks and raising awareness about autism. Special thanks to sponsor ING DIRECT for its support, as well as Cycle Trader, Miller's Ale House and the many other local sponsors. This event kicked off the entire 2008 ING DIRECT Ride Now season, with seven other rides set to take place throughout the United States in 2008. For more information on how you can get involved in ING DIRECT Ride Now and to see which city near you will be hosting a ride event, please visit www.autismspeaks.org/ridenow.
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