Memorial wall dedication ride and ceremony in Erie to honor children lost from abuse
An event that serves as an opportunity to remember lost children while advocating for a safer future for all children will take place Sunday in Greene Township.
Join motorcyclists from near and far, along with the Riders Advocating Against Child Abuse, for the Angels Gone Too Soon Pennsylvania Memorial Wall Ride and Dedication from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. All community members are welcome whether they ride a motorcycle or not. The event was originally scheduled for Saturday but was pushed back to Sunday due to projected inclement weather.
The ride will begin at Belle Valley Fire Department, 1514 Norcross Road, and will end at the Greene Township Municipal Building at 9333 Tate Road. The official ride begins at 1 p.m.
At 1:30 p.m. Sunday, once all riders and participants reach the municipal building, there will be a dedication ceremony.
Each rider will be carrying a card to the wall with the name of an “angel gone too soon” symbolizing the memory of a child who lost their life due to abuse.
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The memorial wall features approximately 264 names and serves as a reminder of the importance of child protection and advocacy.
About the Riders Advocating Against Child Abuse
The Riders Advocating Against Child Abuse is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to child advocacy.
The RAACA raises awareness, funds and support for programs that protect and benefit children not just in Erie County but beyond.
The Sunday event is organized by RAACA National, RAACA Beaver County, RAACA Venango County and RAACA Erie.
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Contact Nicholas Sorensen at nsorensen@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Erie Times-News: Angels Gone Too Soon memorial wall ride advocates against child abuse
