I couldn't be happier with the benefit/party yesterday. Starting out the day, the Ride was a perfect combo of twisties and long curving roads with beautiful scenery. Kudos to my Brit Iron Rebels club brethren for putting it together!

The party was as fun as I pictured it to be, but the surprising thing was how well the charity auction went. We raised several thousand dollars for Centurion Ministries on the auction alone! This money and other silent contributions will go directly to help those who are innocent and do not have the resources to get decent legal help. Many of these people are on death row awaiting execution for a crime they did not commit.

Thank you to all who helped with contributions: Off Broadway Bistro, DW Drums, Red Monkey Designs, Toni from L'Oreal, High Desert Animal Clinic, Sweetwater Cafe, Street Sports Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Glory Sales and Service, Rockett Drum Works, and the numerous individual contributions both monetarily and otherwise.

This party was simply a kick off to an idea. I hope to do this annually as a benefit while maintaining the spirit of the excitement of a party. after all, we are the lucky ones with the freedom. Celebrate it everyday.

- Rikki