Steve Weagle’s Ride for the Red Cross Kicks-Off June 2 in Sebastian

WPTV Chief Meteorologist to bike 117 miles to raise awareness and funds for the Red Cross

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (May 30, 2008 ) — The American Red Cross and WPTV will be kicking off the ninth annual Steve Weagle’s Ride for the Red Cross on Monday, June 2 at noon at Captain Hiram’s in Sebastian. Throughout the week, Steve Weagle will be sharing hurricane preparedness information and raising money for the Red Cross, from Sebastian to Boca Raton.

During Steve Weagle’s Ride, he will be speaking with experts in preparedness, providing valuable life-saving information. At the stops at Steve Weagle will be accepting checks from the sponsor of the stop. All monies raised will go directly to the Red Cross in that community for disaster relief. During the stops in Palm Beach County (June 5 and 6) Mo Foster from KOOL 105.5 will be joining Steve Weagle. The following is the schedule of stops from June 2 – June 6, 2008:

Day	Time	Location
MONDAY June 2	NOON	Captain Hirams
		1606 Indian River Dr. Sebastian
	5-6:30 pm	Dyer Chevy/Mazda
		1000 US Highway 1, Vero Beach
TUESDAY June 3	NOON	Blue Water Beach Grill
		2025 Seaway Dr., Ft. Pierce
	5-6:30 pm	Norris’s Famous Place for Ribs
		6598 S. US Highway 1, Port. St. Lucie
WED. June 4	NOON	Toyota of Stuart
		5101 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart
	5-6:30 pm	Harry & The Natives
		11910 SE Federal Hwy, Hobe Sound
THURS. June 5	NOON	Lazy Loggerhead Café
		401 Old A1A, Jupiter (Carlin Park)
	5-6:30 pm	The Garden’s Mall
		3101 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens
FRIDAY June 6	8:15 AM	KOOL 105.5 Studios
		Listen on the radio
	5-6:30 pm	Mizner Park
		449 Plaza Real, Boca Raton

The American Red Cross recommends that all Floridians take three basic preparedness actions for disasters and other emergencies 1) Get a kit, 2) Make a plan and 3) Be informed. The Red Cross is also here to help you get prepared for specific disasters like hurricanes. Even if you took action to prepare last hurricane season, it’s important that you revisit and update your communication plan and check your disaster supplies kit for expired items.

All stop locations are open to the public and we encourage people to come out and show their support. For more information about Steve Weagle’s Ride for the Red Cross or to donate to your local Red Cross chapter, please visit www.stevesridefortheredcross.org or call 800-833-0599.

About the American Red Cross:
For over 90 years, the American Red Cross Greater Palm Beach Area Chapter, Martin County Chapter and North Treasure Coast Chapter, have served Glades, Hendry, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach and St. Lucie Counties. Providing relief to victims of disasters at home and abroad, supporting military members and families, and teaching lifesaving skills to nearly 2 million area residents. The American Red Cross, a charity and not a government agency, depends on voluntary contributions of time and money to perform its humanitarian mission. To learn more about the work of the Red Cross in communities, or to make a donation, please call 800-833-0599 or visit our website at www.goredcross.org.

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