Organizing Rides

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Stacey Johnson superfoofer@yahoo.com
Hello.  I have competed in CTRs and Endurance rides in Indiana, but I've never volunteered or managed one.  I would like to help organize a benefit ride for a very sick little boy.  My boss's son has Batten Disease.  The disease is fatal, and there's no cure.  I'd like to raise money to help him through a CTR or endurance ride.
     Can someone tell me what all is involved in organizing, or at least helping orgazine, a benefit ride?  Are they very successful?  I've heard that it's hard to even break even when managing a ride.  I know I'll need lots of help.  Also, if anyone else would like to organize his/her own ride for the cause, that would be wonderful.  We need 2 million dollars to fund a clinical trial for a cure, and right now my boss has raised about $450,000.  For more info, see www.nathansbattle.com
     I'm very lucky to be able to enjoy distance rides.  I just want to help my boss and his family, and what better way than by doing what I love?  I just want to save what he loves.
Thanks!

Stacey Johnson
superfoofer@yahoo.com