For the Love of Kids and Harleys was formed by 5 friends who share a common passion. This passion is riding Harleys and raising money for children's charities. These friends are Larry Walker with the San Antonio Express-News, John Peveto with Brake-Check, John Miller with Bill Miller BBQ, Fully Clingman with H-E-B and Hal Gottsacker with Gruene and Javelina Harley-Davidson. These men and their companies are also recognized as the Title Sponsors of the event.

For inquiries, please contact Trevor Bird at tbird@loveofkidsandharleys.com

In 2004 the gala raised $200,000 and benefited Any Baby Can, Easter Seals, Respite Care of San Antonio, Ronald McDonald House Charities, and San Antonio Sports Foundation.

2003 was the best year yet! $230,000 was donated to 5 local charities: Friends of the Ronald McDonald House, Respite Care of San Antonio, Easter Seals, Any Baby Can and San Antonio Sports Foundation.

In 2002 over $200,000 was shared by five local charities: Friends of the Ronald McDonald House, Respite Care of San Antonio, Easter Seals, Any Baby Can and Cancer Center Council.

For the Love of Kids and Harleys was named the #1 rated fund-raiser in San Antonio based on the percentage of dollars given to the charities according to a January 3, 1999 article in the San Antonio Express-News.

For the love of Kids and Harleys has raised more than $2.5 million since 1995 for local children’s charities. Join us in helping children in our community with another evening of fun at the For the Love of Kids and Harleys event.

Year Location Net Money Raised
2007 Cowboys $228,000
2006 Cowboys $200,000
2005 Cowboys $200,000
2004 Cowboys $200,000
2003 Cowboys $230,000
2002 Far West Rodeo $200,000
2001 Far West Rodeo $200,000
2000 Far West Rodeo $180,000
1999 Far West Rodeo $160,000
Harley's sold during live auction:

Dyna-Wide Glide bought by John Rinehart for $32,000
FXR-3 bought by Pat Molak for $24,000
Fat Boy bought by Coca-Cola for $22,500

1998 Leon Springs Dance Hall $130,000
Harley's sold during live auction:

FLTR Road King bought by Bryan Tidwell for $26,000
FLSTR Fat Boy bought by Jeff Lewis for $20,000
Sportster 883 bought by Larry Hicks for $8,000

1997 Leon Springs Dance Hall $90,000
1996 Leon Springs Dance Hall $60,000
1995 Leon Springs Dance Hall $40,000

 

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