BGR Breast Cancer Charity Ride

1733 Alameda Street,Compton CA 90220

16 October, 2022

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Event Details:McDONALD’S FRANCHISEES, TIGERLILY FOUNDATION AND BLACK GIRLS RIDE TO PROVIDE FREEBREAST CANCER SCREENINGS, RESOURCES FOR SOUTH LA COMMUNITY ON SUNDAY, OCT. 16100 female bike riders to participate in honorary motorcade in support of women at every stage of breast cancer journey.WHAT: Los Angeles McDonald’s franchisees and sisters Nicole Harper Rawlins and Kerri Harper-Howie are teaming up with global women’s healthcare organization, Tigerlily Foundation’s ANGEL Advocacy Program to host a community event in the City of Compton to promote breast cancer awareness and advocacy in Black and marginalized communities.• Women’s VA Health Care of Long Beach will provide free breast cancer screenings, educational materials and information about local resources available to women in underserved neighborhoods.• Black Girls Ride – a national motorcycle movement, driving inclusion for women of color – will lead a motorcade of 100 female riders on an honor ride through South LA in support of women at every stage of the breast cancer journey. We've partnered with hosting clubs in the Los Angeles Area, including: Cali Angels MCBreak N Ground MCInglewood Gentlemen MCSteel Horses MC Los AngelesSin City AngelsCali Slingers Slingshot RidersGixxer SistersThree Wheel Invasion SoCal WHO: McDonald’s franchisees and partner representatives are available to speak about the genesis of the partnership and the timely need to educate and empower women in South Los Angeles – and other marginalized communities – before, during and after they are impacted by breast cancer.• Nicole Harper Rawlins or Kerri Harper-Howie, McDonald’s franchisees• Porsche Taylor, Founder, Black Girls Ride• Marsha Fowles McNair, ANGEL Advocacy Program Representative• Emma Sharif, Mayor, City of ComptonWHEN: Sunday, Oct. 16 | 8:00am – 11:00am PTBreakfast & Rider Registration 8am - 9:30am - Breakfast courtesy of McDonald'sMotorcade of 100 female riders will embark at 10 a.m. Riding from Compton to Downtown Los Angeles WEAR PINK FOR THE BEST PINK OUTFIT CONTESTWHERE: McDonald’s, 1733 Alameda St, Compton, CA 90220About Tigerlily Foundation and ANGEL Advocacy Program:The Tigerlily Foundation, founded by Maimah Karmo, is committed to mobilizing our community of young women, caregivers, and loved ones to transform lives. With the goal of ending disparities and improving health outcomes for Black women living with breast cancer, the Foundation’s ANGEL Advocacy Program provides comprehensive training to empower women of color in becoming advocates for creating change. For more information, visit tigerlilyfoundation.orgSPECIAL THANKS TO:TIGER LILY FOUNDATIONMCDONALD'S US DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRSCITY OF COMPTONINDIAN MOTORCYCLEPOLARIS SLINGSHOTRUSS BROWN MOTORCYCLE ATTORNEYSL8DRYDER GEARADRENALINE RUSH SLINGSHOT RENTALSBLACK GIRLS RIDEDue to the nature of this event, by attending you do so at your own risk. There are no refunds for registration at any time. For more info, contact Porsche Taylor at 310.733.0508