The eighth annual Ride for Hope, a 501(c)3 ovarian cancer awareness motorcycle ride and celebration, takes place on Sunday, June 11. Ride for Hope raises money for local women diagnosed with ovarian cancer and suffering financial hardships from treatment costs and the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition.

The 50-mile escorted ride by county and local police through scenic country roads, medically supported by the EMS Roaddocs of Illinois, begins and ends at Moretti’s 1175 West Lake Street in Bartlett. Registration is $35 per person and available at http://rideforhope2023.eventbrite.com. Day of registration is 8:00-10:00am, with kickstands up at 10:30am. The after party is 1:00-4:00pm. All makes and models of motorcycles and non-riders are welcome. The registration fee includes: the ride, the after party including Moretti’s lunch and dessert buffet, water, live music by The Nick Bell Band a 2023 Ride for Hope shirt and a door prize. Cash bar. We are featuring a silent auction, box drawings, Teal Chopper Gift Card raffle, a Split the Pot raffle, our Teal Marketplace, and a Survivor’s Tent with the LMS Comfort Dogs.

For more information about ovarian cancer or to donate visit www.rideforhopeil.org or call 224-422-9914.