Orange County Local Participate in Love Ride 22

 February 7, 2006 – Members of Orange County, CA Local 3631 donned their IAFF-MG colors for the first time in November for a Love Ride 22 charity event in Glendale, California.

From left: Orange County, CA Local 3631 members and IAFF-MG charter members Don Hays, Kevin Tuohy and Curt Passow sport the IAFF-MG colors.

Many Local 3631 members enjoy riding, but Don Hays, Kevin Tuohy and Curt Passow were the first to receive their IAFF-MG colors.

“This event is just one of many in which we plan to show our IAFF pride,” says Tuohy. “Love Ride 22 was an incredible ride and a great place to debut our colors. As more and more of our members become Motorcycle Group members, the more visible we will be.”

More than 22,000 bikers participated in the Love Ride 22 charity event and trade show. With proceeds from the entry fees benefiting the Love Ride Foundation and many riders raising money, nearly $1.5 million was raised.

Led by Grand Marshall Jay Leno, riders traversed a route north along Interstate 5 to Castaic Lake in time for a concert featuring the legendary BB King and Jack Mack and the Heart Attack. Other celebrities, including Peter Fonda, Willie ‘G’ Davidson, Robert Patrick, Adrian Pasdar, Fred Durst, George Gray, The Teutuls (from Orange County Choppers), Kevin Rahm, Lorenzo Lamas and Branscombe Richmond, participated to show their support.

The Love Ride Foundation distributes funds to more than 20 charities, including Reading by 9, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Special Olympics, the American Diabetes Association, the Autism Society and many more.

The Love Ride is held every second Sunday in November. The next ride is scheduled for November 12, 2006; however, Local 3631 members will next show their IAFF-MG colors at Nevada’s Laughlin Bike Week in April.