BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Hundreds of motorcycle enthusiasts are encouraged to wear the ir Irish green apparel for local non-profit Park Lawn&rsquo\;s 15th Annu al Big Bikes\, Big Hearts (BBBH) Motorcycle Run scheduled for May 20th.& nbsp\; All proceeds will benefit the programs and services individuals d iagnosed with developmental disabilities.\n \;\nThe entire route and event is coordinated by a committee of motorcycle enthusiasts including Steve and Patricia Bonk\; Mark Miller\; Doug and Donna Partl\; and Fran k Gassmere.\n \;\nIn 1997\, the first BBBH event attracted around 20 0 bikers. \; In past years\, more than 700 bikers arrived to ride fo r Park Lawn. \;\n \;\nThe past few years had a theme to encourag e the bikers to have fun while raising funds for Park Lawn. \; This year&rsquo\;s run is an Irish theme and the BBBH committee wants motorcy clist to ride for the mission and the Pot O&rsquo\; Gold. \; Riders need not be Irish to ride\; they can just look the part that day. \; There will be a costume contest for the best looking Irish man and woma n. \; Everyone interested in attending should figure out how their I rish Kilt will work on the motorcycle.\n \;\nRegistration begins at 8:30 AM at Tilted Kilt\, 6401 W. 95th St. Chicago Ridge with the first b ikes out at 10:00 AM and last bikes out by 11:00 AM. Breakfast will be o ffered at the Tilted Kilt and portion of the breakfast proceeds will be donated back to Park Lawn. \; Included in the entrance fee are raffl es\, door prizes\, a bike show\, run pins to the first 700 bikers and li ve music and food at the post run party.\n \;\nNon-run participants are invited to the post run party at Sullivan&rsquo\;s Irish Pub and Eat ery in Midlothian\, where there will be live music by Rock Star Rodeo an d Nygel Ajax Band beginning at 2:30 PM. \; Everyone can receive more information and register online at www.parklawn.com/events  \;or ca ll 708-425-6867. \; Registration fee is $25/rider and $5/passenger. In the event of inclement weather\, the post run party will not be cance lled.\n \;\nThe BBBH committee members and Park Lawn anticipate anot her successful year due to the help and support from local sponsors such as 4 Rebels Premium Vodka\, A.B.A.T.E\, Chi-Town Harley Davidson\, Hupy and Abrahams\, Keller Williams Preferred Realty\, Klein Tools\, Rt. 50 North in Manteno\, Stella&rsquo\;s in Romeoville\, Sullivan&rsquo\;s Iri sh Pub &\; Eatery in Midlothian\, Toys for Tots\, Tilted Kilt in Chic ago Ridge.\n \;\nBig Bikes\, Big Hearts is a charity event hosted by Park Lawn\, a local non-profit organization that provides programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities.  \;Park La wn&rsquo\;s mission is to provide services that promote independence\, c hoice and access to community living for people with developmental disab ilities. \; We provide services for adults between 21 through 70+ ye ars old. \; Attending this event will provide better medical care an d encourage independence for individuals with developmental disabilities .  \;More information about Park Lawn can be found at www.parklawn.c om. URL:http://oaklawn.patch.com/events/motorcycle-irish-run-for-special-need s-at-park-lawn SUMMARY:Motorcycle Irish Run for special needs at Park Lawn LOCATION:Park Lawn: 10833 Laporte Ave\, Oak Lawn\, IL END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR