14 June, 2023

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motor-bikers get together to honour the memory of a young girl called Sandra Boyle of Killybegs, County Donegal, who tragically lost her life to leukaemia on the eve of her 18th birthday.  Her parents, Jim and Rosaleen, organise this charity event each year to honour Sandra and also to raise a lot of  money for various charities.

Teddy bears and other soft toys are tied to fences, poles, trees etc. along route of the ride and bikers and cars on it usually have soft toys tied to them.  It really is heart-warming and quite a sight to see and shows the support of so many for this event.

If you are on the route, please try to have at least one soft toy attached to your fence, gate, etc.  And be sure to get out to wave to the bikers as they pass!




linking to Tom's signs2

33 comments:

  1. A great memoriam for that girl and good that bikers do this.

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  2. I hope they are able to raise lots of money for worthwhile causes.

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  3. Hello,
    What a great memorial, I have seen motorcycle clubs do the same here, it is nice they come together to help out. Take care, enjoy your day!

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  4. It looks like a big event for the community. Great that everyone is being a part of it. Thanks for the photos🧡💖🌈

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  5. Hope that they raise lots of money to help others who are in need!

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  6. Aww...I know Sandra is watching from Heaven!
    hugs
    Donna

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  7. I like to know that Irish people are kind and supportive. Have good day, dear friend Bill. A hug ☘️🤍☘️

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  8. Great idea. I had to laugh at all the motorcycles parked with the boats right behind! As if the boats would like to join the parade...

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  9. ...a fun way to raise money for a good cause!

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  10. Oh, life can be so nasty. Nice she is remembered and some good cause evolved from her death.

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  11. What a beautiful thing to witness.

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  12. Her parents are doing a fine job in keeping her memory alive and raising some money for the cause.

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  13. What an impact that young woman had on the world!

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  14. Que triste a história desta menina... e que linda homenagem fazem a ela!
    ♡ Beijos!

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  15. Es un ejemplo de solidaridad, para las familias que perdieron sus hujos.

    Un abrazo

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  16. Boa tarde de quarta-feira. Obrigado pela visita e comentário. As fotos ficaram lindas e maravilhosas, meu querido amigo Bill.

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    Luiz Gomes

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  17. What a great event to honor a loved one, Bill. Your photos capture the spirit of it all.

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  18. We rode mc for many years, and often participated in great events like these. Thank you for sharing Bill

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  19. What a great charity ride for a good cause. So sad about Sandra's death.

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  20. That's a wonderful thing to do. And I'm sure it's a beautiful sight and one appreciated by her family.

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  21. Wonderful way to involve everyone!

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  22. that's a very creative way toraise funds.

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  23. Me gusta el cartel del osito. Y la historia te conmueve es una buena forma de recaudar fondos. Te mando un beso.

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  24. Good sign and what a lovely things for the people to do.

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  25. Bikers often get bad press, but they do a lot of things for various charities.

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  26. awww her poor parents, but at least they are trying to do something positive.

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