The news article for "The Emily & Maddie Memorial Motorcycle Ride & Show" in Blount Today: http://www.blounttoday.com/news/2008/oct/22/100-strong/
See below for further information and photos of the event
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More photos below
On September 28th, 2008 the Blount County Association of Realtors in conjunction with the Dixie Iron Riders motorcycle group held the first annual "Emily Barger and Maddie Harrill Memorial Motorcycle Ride and Show" to benefit the Oncology/Hematology Department at East Tennessee Children's Hospital.
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:
Strickwood Communitcations
The Parkway Drive-In
Dixie Iron Riders
Pistol Creek Catch of the Day
Dixie Highway Band
Awesome Bounce Arena, Farm Bureau Insurance-Gary Chandler, Foothills Wrecker Service, Blount Wrecker Service, McAlister's Deli, Alcoa Tenn FCU, Sanford Newell, Williams Realty, Jameson Inn, Realty Executives-Price & Assoc., Cycle Stop, Texas Roadhouse
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Emily Barger was 7 years old and Maddie Harrill was only 5 years old when they both lost their battle with a rare form of childhhood cancer called Rhabdomyosarcoma on June 24th and July 13th, respectively. It is a form of cancer that only affects children.
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Both Emily & Maddie received tremendous care and support from the Oncology/Hematology Department at East Tennessee Children's Hospital. The Blount County Association of Realtors is proud to be a part of assisting Children's Hospital with the work they do to help children in our communities.
 Misty Barger, the mother of Emily Barger at the Childhood Cancer Awareness booth.
|  Martha Galyon and BCAR President, Patricia Harmon at the motorcycle registration booth.
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 Over 100 motorcycle riders registered to help support Children's Hospital and keep the memory of Emily Barger and Maddie Harrill alive.
|  The Blount County Association of Realtors fund raising committee and the Dixie Iron Riders take a photo with the Barger and Harrill families, pictured in the middle. Dr. Pace, Maddie Harrill's doctor and Rebecca Greene with Children's Hospital are also pictured. |
 Tina McKeehan - Association Executive, Rebecca Greene - Giving Coordinator for Children's Hospital and BCAR President, Patricia Harmon in front of the movie screen at the Parkway Drive-In.
|  The ride began at the Parkway Drive-In and proceeded across Foothills Parkway to Hwy. 129. From here, a few beautiful backroads were traveled to return to Hwy. 321 to the Parkway Drive-In.
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 Dixie Highway Band played some great music to keep the crowd entertained.
|  Pistol Creek catch of the Day was so generous to give back to the community they love. They played at the benefit for East Tennessee Children's Hospital to keep the crowd entertained.
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 Members of the Dixie Iron Riders Motorcycle Group and Angie Kirby with BCAR after returning from the motorcycle ride.
|  David Chambers volunteered his day to help raise money for East Tennessee Children's Hospital.
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 Dixie Iron Riders receive a plaque of appreciation from the Blount County Association of Realtors.
|  Dixie Iron Riders relax and listen to Dixie Highway Band after working all day to organize the motorcycle ride.
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