MNM Riding Club Sponsors Motorcycle Run for Kids with Cancer

WHAT: MNM Riding Club is giving to children and teens fighting cancer. The club is sponsoring a motorcycle run on Sunday, August 22nd, 2021 “In Loving Memory of Marie Innocenti.” All proceeds will benefit the Orland Park-based Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation (POTCF), a non-profit organization that provides comfort and distraction from painful procedures to children and teens diagnosed with cancer by providing a toy, gift or gift card in 62 treatment centers nationwide. MNM Riding Club’s mission is to help those in need and to leave the world a better place. This was Marie Innocenti’s dream, as she would say, “Let’s make the magic happen.” 50/50 split the pot and raffles will be available. The event will practice social distancing; outdoor seating will be available.

WHO: Adults and children are welcome, Line Up: 9:00 a.m., Kick Stands Up at 10:30 a.m., Rider: $20, Passenger: $10, Attendee: $10.

WHEN: Sunday, August 22nd from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Kickstands up at 10:30 a.m.

WHERE: Tinley Park Convention Center, 18501 Convention Center Drive in Tinley Park at 9 a.m. After Party: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Tinley Park American Legion, 17423 67th Court, Tinley Park. After party includes food, live music, raffles and more. A cash bar will be available.

WHY: As we navigate this “new normal,” the needs of the kids we serve do not stop or disappear. We are working hard to make sure that our toy and gift card donations reach the children and teens battling cancer. We appreciate and rely upon the continued support of our generous donors. The funds provided are critical in our ability to drive our mission forward. Nowhere else in the nation does such a program exist. Colleen Kisel founded the organization in 1996 after her then seven-year-old son Martin had been diagnosed with leukemia in 1993. She discovered that giving her son a toy after each procedure provided a calming distraction from his pain and his new world filled with doctors, nurses, chemotherapy drugs, surgeries, and seemingly endless painful procedures. Martin celebrated his 28th anniversary of remission from the disease in March of this year.

CONTACT: If you would like further information about the Treasure Chest Foundation or the event, please contact Colleen Kisel at 708-687-TOYS (8697)