HISTORY
OF The "Cruise”
In 2000, 35 riders, in a
unofficial ride, raised $200 and
brought teddy bears to
In 2001, 320 riders and raised over $13,700. (First official year of this event)
In 2002, 531 riders raised over $35, 600.
In 2003, 657 riders raised over $46,400.
In 2004, 843 riders raised over $63,400.
In 2005, 870 riders raised over $72,400.
In 2006, 1,015 riders raised
over $78,100.
In 2007, 1,137 riders raised over $89,000
A record 1,200 riders gathered on a sunny Sunday morning to ride for the kids.
The ride through SE Minnesota is the largest single fundraising event for the Ronald McDonald House.
The “Cruise” concluded with the annual awe-inspiring ceremonial parade down 2nd St SW to the Ronald McDonald House where event organizers presented Ronald McDonald House guest families with a check for over $104,000 an event all-time record!
Special thanks to our major sponsors, Chateau Theatres, City Looks Salon & Spa, Rochester Harley-Davidson and Sterling State Bank, Treasure Island & Casino, and Wolter & Raak Ltd. for their generous support.
