Shawna J. Larassa Motorcycle Ride Returns To Marlborough

MARLBOROUGH, MA — What has been one of the largest charity motorcycle rides in Massachusetts will return in 2021. Organizers plan to hold the first Shawna J. Larassa ride in several years in August.

The SJL ride raises money for a scholarship fund set up by Larassa's father, George Larassa, in memory of his daughter. She died in 2009 at age 19 in a car crash in Dudley after leaving a friend's home in Charlton.

Larassa, who was born in Framingham, was a graduate of Bartlett High School in Webster, and had just completed her freshman year at Johnson & Wales University when she died, according to her obituary.

The Aug. 14 ride will begin at the Loyal Order of Moose lodge, 67 Fitchburg St. In addition to the ride, there will be music, food and a raffle. The cost to join the ride is $20, and $10 for each passenger. The ride has attracted up to 1,000 people in past years.

Find more details about the SJL ride on the Facebook event page.