Clark County Press, Neillsville, WI

September 9, 2009, Front Page

Transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon

Summer events raise funds for The Highground

By Peter Spicer

The Highground Hero’s Tribute Ride and 25^th annual Bicycle Tour raised over $70,000 for The Highground.

The Tribute Ride, held July 31 through Aug. 9, raised approximately $31,000, said Highground Volunteer General manager Kirk Rodman.  The funds will be used to add a Persian Gulf Tribute to The Highground, said Rodman.

Military veteran Tom Kingsbury traveled 1,500 miles during the 10-day ride commemorating Tom Miller’s 1,244-mile ride to honor his friend, Jack Swender, in 1985 and to raise awareness of Vietnam and Persian Gulf veterans.

Rodman hoped to raise $1,000 for The Highground at each of Kingsbury’s 30 stops, which was accomplished.

The 25^th annual Bicycle Tour raised approximately $42,000 for The Highground’s general fund, said Rodman.  Bicyclists started from six different locations Aug. 6 and converged at The Highground Aug. 9.

Funds raised for The Highground during the ninth annual Ride to Remember Motorcycle Rally, held Aug. 15, will soon be totaled, said Rodman.