Wendover ATV Ride for Make-a-Wish Foundation

Note: These pictures are not necessarily in order.

Getting ready to leave from the Larry Miller Raceway near Grantsville, UT

This young man is dressed for the awsome ride.

Headed out.

Finally on the way!

Don't forget to turn on your lights!

Waiting to leave. What's the hold up?

This is what the ride is all about.

Some are ready to leave.

We had a wonderful experience with the Utah ATV Association last weekend. Karen and Bill invited us to tag along with 150+ATV's and support personnel on the annual Wendover Ride from Grantsville to Wendover (abt 110 miles across the Utah desert and The Great Salt Flats). We made three stops to eat, drink, fill the ATVs with more gas, and share experiences. We left at 8:00am and arrived in Wendover about 3:30. Everyone was on their own the rest of the day at The Nugget Hotel and Casino. Needless to say, we donated a few bucks to The Nugget before we had dinner with Bill and Karen. Since we drove our motorhome, we spent the night in The Nugget RV Park. The next morning we joined the group in the conference room for breakfast, door prizes, thank-yous, and recognition of those who received wishes and who helped support the program. A photographer took over 300 pictures and a slide show was prepared for us to enjoy. We heard from two Make-a-Wish receipants. One delightful and inspiring young lady with Cystic fibrosis wished for a trip to Thailand to ride an elephant. Make-a-Wish sent the entire family. The parents of a young man who passed away this year thanked the group for giving their son his wish, which was an ATV. Of course, I shed tears and was so thankful to Bill and Karen for inviting us to participate in this wonderful cause. We were surprised to learn that the ATV Association had raised over $40,000 for Make-A-Wish last year and would probably raise as much or more this year which would be enough to grant about 11 wishes. Amazing! Bill and Karen started this drive 22 years ago. At first they donated their money to Muscular Dystrophy and later directed their monies to Make-A-Wish Foundation. Indeed, we had a wonderful weekend. Thanks Bill and Karen!