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Release Date: 2008-06-13
Motorcycle Rally Raises Money For Orphans
Sigonella, Italy - June 13, 2008 -- The Institute Rome Saba, an orphanage in Belpasso, Sicily, was presented a check for $1500 by Cmdr. Todd Siddall, Commanding Officer of EOD Mobile Unit 8 on the behalf of Navy Exchange New Car Sales and the Liars Motorcycle Club June 4 at the orphanage.
The presentation completed a joint project between the Liars Motorcycle Club and NEX New Car Sales wherein the money was raised through raffle tickets and t-shirt sales at the Motorcycle Rally held on May 2 at the NAS I Land Annex, according to Harold Laird, NEX Services operations manager.
Video Recap of Event
The event was a huge success and well received by the children and orphanage staff. Mother Lorenza, director of the orphanage, commented that she had been at the orphanage 25 years ago and remembered that even then there was a great relationship between the American community and the orphanage. She concluded by mentioning that the relationship has gotten even stronger and that the money received would go towards operating and maintenance costs at the orphanage.
Tommy Politini, the eldest member of the Liars Motorcycle Club commented that, "In our bylaws there is a law that says we are a non-profit club, so what could we do with this money if not giving it to somebody that might need it?" Ben Turner of NEX New Car Sales said, "It’s nice to give something back to the community, and that’s what we did here today."
Attending the event were over a dozen Liars Motorcycle Club members who arrived on their bikes, NEX management, and Siddall, who represented NAS Sigonella. "It was a great opportunity for them to see the military in a good light, not associated with war, but helping them out whenever we can," said Siddall. "I thought it was a fantastic opportunity that these guys cared enough to give back to the community and especially to the children in Belpasso."
Article by: Lt. j.g. Matt Knight - Sigonella Public Affairs Officer
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