Forest Hill, MD - The Fifth Annual Rally for RAACE Motorcycle Ride, KobbFest and Family Fun Day to raise awareness and funds to eliminate child sexual abuse hit its stride with a home run event on Sunday August, 8th.

The 5th Annual event exceeded expectations yet again from the RALLY ride’s starting point at Jones Junction in Bel Air, MD to the winding trail of thunder, steel, and chrome across Harford County, MD to all of the crazy hot rods and custom cars and bikes of KobbFest to the thousands of families that took part in the Family Fun Day at Chesapeake Harley-Davidson, it is evident that all in attendance know that it is “Time to Talk” about Child Abuse with The RAACE Foundation.

The event generated over $20,000 for the healing and prevention of child sexual abuse, Tim Montoya was the highest fundraiser as well as the one who made the largest single donation. As in past years, the RALLY ride started at Jones Junction in Bel Air, MD, then snaked through the beautiful tree lined hills of Harford County for nearly 56 miles before ending at Chesapeake Harley-Davidson in Darlington. This time, however, the event had a very interesting twist as the parade of chrome and steel arrived at Chesapeake Harley-Davidson they found KobbFest - a huge custom car and bike show, an even bigger circus tent with The RAACE Foundation’s giant “Time to Talk” gaming wheel and display and even more fun, flavorful and exciting vendors than ever before.

To the favor of all the charioteers, their passengers and the huge crowd, Amelia of 98Rock fame kicked off the event in style as the official spokesperson of the event. Most importantly though, she encouraged everyone to join TeamRAACE in The Race Against Abuse of Children Everywhere and continue to show the world that we need to expose this hidden epidemic of child sexual abuse.

According to The RAACE Foundation Founder, Kenneth Smith: “We spent a lot of time and energy this year making sure we held an event that everyone would enjoy, talk about and attend next year. We want to foster growth of our family/town fair kind of event we started last year and built on for this year. For the first time I feel like we presented an event that everyone, not just motorcyclists could enjoy. From the addition of KobbFest to the huge big top style circus tent to get everyone out of the sun and our giant “Time to Talk” gaming wheel and display, the great selection of vendors and food, everyone relaxed and enjoyed spending their day with The RAACE Foundation, their family and friends. Thanks to everyone who had a part in making this a special day for The RAACE Foundation.”

According to Executive Director Brad Brickel: “We ended up with over 500 riders, around 100 cars(50 cars entered the 50/50 people’s choice car show) and a little over 2000 people participating in the RALLY ride, KobbFest and the Family Fun Day at Chesapeake Harley on the weekend of August 8th, our best showing to date. Seeing that many people supporting The RAACE Foundation on such a beautiful day was remarkable, you always wish for glorious weather on a day like this – but this one was the best ever. It's given us a lot to look forward to for next year and even more ideas to grow the event.”

A record 26 motorcycle groups from the Mid-Atlantic area showed their support for The RAACE Foundation by riding in the Rally ride. The group with the most participants and the most donations was Chesapeake H.O.G. and Buffalo Bills MC traveled the farthest to participate, riding over 90 miles to join in The 5th Annual RALLY for RAACE. We had several raffle winners: Debbie Trent won the Baltimore Iron Works custom Bench, Charlotte Lafferty won Kobbie’s Kustom Toolbox, JP won Kobbie’s autographed pin stripe book, and Dawn Bentz won the custom Baja Motorsports scooter with custom paint by Mark Brown Studios. Harold Blevins won the people’s choice 50/50 car show with his 1969 Red & White Striped Chevy Camaro SS, while James Keefer won the most beautiful beater trophy with his flat black Chevy S-10 pick up truck. Fallston Volunteer Fire Co. won the people’s choice flag display, Freddie Eggers won the 50/50 People’s Choice Bike Show with his 2007 H-D Wide Glide and Amelia won the best bobber trophy from Kobbie’s Kustoms.

Sharing their foundation's message that “the only path to prevention is awareness” were TeamRAACE members Brian & Ashley Therien with their Jr. Dragsters, Doug Horn, Ryan Rost with his Sandy Hook points leading go-Kart as well as TeamRAACE driver Barry Bunker with his super comp dragster. All of the racers were out spreading awareness of child sexual abuse, signing autographs and showing off their RAACE vehicles. Meanwhile lines formed at booths at the Family Fun Day event where kids and adults alike could play Wii video games and roll around on Hamster Balls from Games 2U, purchase Ribs, Wings, Pit Beef and more from SteelHorse Restaurant, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers and more from Darlington Fire Dept., Pizza from Seasons Pizza, face painting, temporary Tattoos, jewelry and winning cash and prizes from The RAACE Foundation’s giant “Time to Talk” Wheel and more.

“There are over 39 million survivors of child sexual abuse in America. This is truly an epidemic as Child Sexual Abuse affects one in three girls and one in seven boys before the age of 18. You need you to do your part – It is “Time to Talk” about child abuse with The RAACE Foundation. Get involved with TeamRAACE and protect your family by talking to your children – we need everyone to do even more in 2010 and beyond” Founder Ken Smith spoke emotionally from the 98Rock grandstand before the RALLY Ride.

The RAACE Foundation can barely begin to thank everyone for their help, support, sponsorships, and donations to the Fifth Annual RALLY for RAACE. However, special thanks need to be made to Mike and Linda Nobile, as well as Steve Ramsey of Chesapeake Harley-Davidson, Larry and Terri Jones of Jones Junction, Ellen Torres of St. Vincent's Center, DFC Petty of the Harford County Sheriff's Office, our RALLY for RAACE Committee: Rob, Vickie, Dawn, Stephanie, MJ, Christine, Chuck, Billy, Tina, Anthony, and Kris, Korey Smith of Korey Homes, Jason at JS Designs, KAT Graphics, Todd Weikel of Weikel Sportswear, Frank of The Children’s Home, Amelia, Christine Dunstan and their 98Rock Team and Kobbie of Kobbie’s Kustoms for their assistance in preventing child sexual abuse and making our 5th Annual Rally for RAACE such a huge success. Together we are one turn closer to a world free of abuse.

Please support those that support The RAACE Foundation. Our “Time to Talk” sponsors: Jones Junction, Chesapeake Harley-Davidson, Magerk’s, Korey Homes, JS Designs, Rider Insurance, Mona-Vie, Steel Horse Pit Beef, 98Rock, Weikel Sportswear, Harford Rental, Green Flag Construction, Party Party, Forest Hill Business Air Park, Your Heart Desires, American Racing Mower Association, Horne Concrete, Simpson, Lucas Oil, American Indoor Football Association, Sub Stop of New Oxford, PA, Subway, Kobbie’s Kustoms, Bernie’s Italian Ice, Baltimore Child Abuse Center, The Children’s Home, and St. Vincent’s Center.

We would also like to thank our “Family Fun Day Corporate Sponsors: RBL Constuction Services, Chesapeake Chapter Harley Owners Group, KAT Graphics, Churchville Kitchens, Semmes Attorney at Law, Hertzbach & Company Inc., 84 Lumber, Sundaes & More, Inc., Darlington Vol. Fire Co., Ladies of Harley, Sip & Surf Café, Mason Dixon Tattoo, Hell Bent For Leather, Games 2U, Reflections In Glass, Maryland CHiP Program, Harford County CAC, Haven Poker Run, Unlimited Services Available, Music Land, Fiberglass Formation, Charcoal Deli, Davidson Early Learning Center, Inc., Jarrettsville Auto Brokers, Mark Brown Studios, Baja Motorsports, Kra-Z Entertainment, VR Ventures, Harford County Parks & Recreation, Bel Air BBQ Bash, Bel Air Downtown Alliance, Miller Septic Services, Hart to Heart, Coastal Web Services, Tranquil Treasures, and Chesapeake Roller Derby; as well as our individual sponsors: Amelia, Don & Sherry Hetzel, The Saine Family, Friends of Dawn’s, John and Dawn Bentz, Ashley Mulligan, Beverlee Tertel, Bruce Jones, Royce & Karole Harold, Beth Kilmoyer, Scott Stevens, and Dave Arist.

Check back for event details on The 6th Annual Rally for RAACE. Start today and help The RAACE Foundation make next year's event even bigger, better and more fun!

For more information on The RAACE Foundation, please visit www.raace.org, e-mail us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 1-800-755-KIDS.

The RAACE Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating the epidemic of child sexual abuse. With the help of everyone, The RAACE Foundation and TeamRAACE can educate adults so no child has to suffer that silent fate. The RAACE Foundation, TeamRAACE and those who support their goal to Race Against Abuse of Children Everywhere know that until every child is safe from abuse, our race has no finish line.