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Katie's Crusaders Planning Inaugural 'Bike for Breasts' Poker Ride

The event, which will take place on Aug. 3, will be a fundraiser for the local non-profit organization for nine families dealing with breast cancer.

Katie's Crusaders of Waukee has come up with a new way to fight the battle against breast cancer.

The first-ever B for B – or Bikes for Breasts – fundraiser will be held on Aug. 3. The event is a poker ride biking event to help support local families during their battles with breast cancer.

The ride will start at 10:30 a.m. and registration is $25 per person. The event kicks off at Mullets in Des Moines, then proceeds to Orlondo’s, then Cumming Tap and back. After-ride specials will be available at Court Avenue Brewing Company in Des Moines.

A silent auction and prize giveaways will be held in conjunction with the ride. 

One hundred percent of the proceeds go toward Katie's Crusaders 2013 families.

Register here or learn more on Facebook or KatiesCrusaders.org.

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