Another sunny hot and dry day to bike down the coast. Lazy Loggerhead Cafe at Carlin Park was our first stop at Noon, and owners Jenn and Brian Wilson gave $1000. donation. Breakfest and lunch at the Loggerhead are a must. Try the blackened dolphin sandwich. My favorite. I've been going there for years. Linda Olsen of the Red Cross came on at 12:45 to talk about CPR and EAD training.
We headed out at 1pm down A1A to West Palm Beach. I was joined by Mo Foster of KOOL 105.5, and Greg and Ron. Greg runs the Salvation Army for this area and comes along every year. Mo wanted to be part of the Ride last year, so we formed a partnership with radio and tv. It works very well to get the Red Cross word out, and reach more residents. Mo and Sally talk up the Ride during the week, and he joins me in Palm Beach County. By 3pm we were at WPB, and travelled back to the Garens Mall for the 5pm broadcasts.
The Gardens Mall gave a $5000. check, and local stores like California Pizza Kitchen brought out food for the volunteers. Michelle Jacobs presented the check to Michael Lampert, new board chair for the local chapter. Mary Blakeney and I work closely together during hurricane season, and she came on to talk about getting a hurricane plan.
I don't keep a taly of donations brought in, but leave it to the Red Cross. I have a feeling this will be a record year, especially if the bike auction goes well on Friday. Remember there is a Steve's Ride after party at Blue Martini between 6-9pm. Half price drinks and some food items.
