Phi Beta Psi & Cicero Legion Riders join forces for cancer research

The Phi Beta Psi Sorority of Cicero and Arcadia will co-sponsor a motorcycle run with the Cicero American Legion Riders to support cancer research.

The ride will take place this Saturday, Aug. 20, and the cost to participate is only $20. The ride will start and end at the Cicero American Legion Post 341, 50 Washington Blvd., Cicero.

Phi Beta Psi is a non-academic, non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for cancer research. Every year, money is given in grants to physicians diligently working to find a cure for this dreaded disease. The sorority also provides state college scholarships for those entering fields of medical technology, local high school scholarships, as well as supporting local community needs.

The Cicero American Legion Riders is a generous group with a heart for veterans, supporting so many community needs. The Cicero American Legion Riders is the arm of the Cicero American Legion Post 341. Their mission as Legion Riders is to raise awareness and support for veterans in need and to assist with non-veterans in the community, as well. The group is comprised of military veterans, wives and daughters of veterans, and sons of veterans.

Prior to the ride will be breakfast and registration from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Kick stands up at 10:30 a.m.

Riders will also be able to take part in several raffles: a 50/50 raffle, donated items raffle, and a raffle for two $100 gift cards.

Both organizations encourage you to join them, meet new friends, and support a cause that has unfortunately touch everyone in some way … beating cancer!