Wet weather didn't sink the 3rd Annual Ride Against Crime

Ride Against Crime on Main Street, Mattawa. Photo provided by Shannon Dagg.

Blue Knights® - Ride Against Crime
News Release

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Threats of a thunder storm could not dissuade committed motorcycle enthusiasts from attending the Blue Knights® - Near North Crimestoppers third annual Ride Against Crime held in the North Bay area this past Saturday.

Riders were treated to a ride throughout the North Bay area beginning and finishing at Don Cherry’s Sport Grill and travelling to Mattawa and through East Ferris to Powassan then returning to North Bay. Although Mother Nature had threatened to not cooperate, those who did attend were treated to a dry ride throughout.

At the end of the day the Blue Knights Ride Against Crime collected just shy of $1000.00 in cash and donations. This money was given directly to Near North Crimerstoppers to continue their work in North Bay and area.

Organizers wish to thank all sponsors for their continued support. Thanks goes as well to the motorcycle riders themselves who give of their time and money for this worth while cause.

The Blue Knights® is a Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club consisting of serving and retired members of Law Enforcement. The North Ontario Chapter, Ontario X encompasses all areas North of the North Bay – Sudbury area and west to the Manitoba boarder. Our Chapter is involved in fund raising for the Northeastern Ontario Cancer Centre in Sudbury, the Elliot Lake Palliative Care Program and, for the past three years, Near North Crime Stoppers. Our members attend and support various rides of other clubs in support of many charities. There are over 20 000 Blue Knight® members in 29 countries around the world who have donated over $11.3 million dollars in time and money to deserving charities.

Near North Crime Stoppers is a Non-Profit organization that has served the citizens of North Bay and surrounding area for over twenty years. Crime Stoppers allows for people to provide anonymous information which is then given to the appropriate law enforcement agency. If the information given leads to an arrest or charge, the person who gave the information is eligible for a cash reward. Since inception, Near North Crime Stoppers has played a part in recovering over $46.5 million in property or drugs and has paid out in excess of $164 000.00 in rewards to the anonymous tipsters.

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