CHILDREN WITH MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY CREATE "TREE OF LIFE" AT LANGHORNE, PA, MOTORCYCLE DEALERSHIP TO RAISE MONEY FOR MDA

Langhorne, PA, December 8, 2015—A Langhorne, PA, motorcycle dealership recently converted its showroom floor into daylong art studio and gallery. Brian Bentley of Brian’s Harley Davidson invited three young people living with Muscular Dystrophy to paint the “Tree of Life.” The paintings will be auctioned during his March 2016 Black and Blue Ball to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).

Among the young artists were: LJ Kidon, 11, Phoenixville, PA; Anastasia Corp, 13, Hanover, PA; and William Foster, 19, Aldan, PA. They also serve as local MDA Ambassadors, educating the public on Muscular Dystrophy through media interviews and public speaking.

“These kids are some of the smartest, most creative people you’ll ever meet,” says Bentley. “We love being part of their lives and watching their progress through the years,” he adds.

Bentley is hoping to inspire other businesses to get involved by donating goods and services to auction at his benefit this spring. Brian’s Harley Davidson already received a few gifts, including a pair of $1,000 diamond earrings. Doylestown Gold Exchange and Jewelers will hide the single pair of expensive earrings among 50 glasses of wine, 49 of which will contain identical $30 cubic zirconia earrings. “We hope when businesses like this are considering their end-of-year charitable-giving for tax deductions, they’ll consider supporting these kids,” says Bentley.

To donate items for auction, or provide a financial sponsorship, visit www.phlblacknblue.org, or call 215-752-9400.

Open to the public on Saturday, March 19, the cocktail and dinner charity ball features live and silent auctions, a DJ dance party, and performance by Motivational Speaker and Comedian, Brett Leake. Leake was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy in 1991. Cost is $130 per person. Proceeds benefit MDA.

Brian’s Harley Davidson and Eastern Harley-Davidson Dealers Association collectively raised $20 million to help children who live with Muscular Dystrophy. The dealership’s next goal is to raise $100,000 through this year’s Black and Blue Ball. Harley Davidson Motorcycle Company has raised funds for the MDA since 1980.

MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education.

Harley-Davidson Motor Company produces custom, cruiser and touring motorcycles and offers a complete line of Harley-Davidson motorcycle parts, accessories, riding gear and apparel, and general merchandise. For more information, visit Brian’s Harley-Davidson’s website at www.brianshd.com, or call 215-752-9400.