July 27, 2009

BIG TIGGER’S 3RD ANNUAL HIV/AIDS
RIDE FOR LIFE TO KICK OFF AT RFK STADIUM

Annual Motorcycle Charity Ride Raises Awareness of HIV/AIDS and Funds to Support Those Who Are Affected and Infected

Washington, D.C. – Thousands of motorcycle riders and enthusiasts will gather at RFK Stadium on Sunday, August 23 to kick off the third annual HIV/AIDS Ride For Life motorcycle charity ride. Hosted by radio personality Big Tigger, in partnership with WPGC Radio and the Street Corner Foundation, Ride for Life helps raise awareness of HIV/AIDS while raising funds to help those in the local community who are affected and infected by the disease. 

Big Tigger will lead a convoy of 2,000 riders, representing over 100 bike clubs from around the country, for the 10.2 mile ride. Registration for riders and supporters is $30 per person and runs from 8 - 11 a.m. in Lot 7 of RFK Stadium. Big Tigger will give opening remarks at the gathering location in Lot 7 at 11:30 a.m. followed by kickstands up at noon. Riders will follow a designated route to Six Flags America Theme Park in Upper Marlboro, Md. All registered riders and supporters will receive access to the kick off at RFK and entrance to Six Flags America Theme Park for the grand finale and cookout.

Riders and supporters may pre-register in person at T.G.I. Friday’s in Greenbelt, Md. every Wednesday from 8-10 p.m., at Freestate Cycle on Central Ave. in Capitol Heights, Md. or online at www.streetcornerfoundation.org, www.bigtigger.com, or www.wpgc.com. For more information, please visit www.streetcornerfoundation.org.

About DC Sports and Entertainment Commission
The DC Sports and Entertainment Commission, an independent agency of the District of Columbia Government, seeks to enrich the local community by attracting and hosting sports, entertainment and special events in Washington, D.C. while promoting the nation’s capital as a premier event destination. In addition, the mission of the organization is to support citywide community events and programs involving youth, amateur and professional sports. The DCSEC operates the Stadium-Armory campus which includes RFK Stadium, the DC Armory and the surrounding Festival Grounds and serves as the landlord of Nationals Park. For more information, please visit www.dcsec.com.