We are holding our FINAL Ride Like an Animal fundraiser\, ending a 17-year stretch! \;
\n\nThe Ride is a beloved event that features a motorcycle ride that begins at the Thomas J O'\;Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center in the morning with breakfast\, music\, speakers\, etc. then ends at the Ludlow Elks for a fantastic after party! This year\, the after party will include a Final Ride t-shirt\, lunch and a concert by The Berkshires\, along with amazing raffle prizes\, games\, and more! \;
\n\nEven if you don'\;t ride\, you can still buy tickets to the after party and help us celebrate TJO and its supporters! ----------- \;
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\n\nPlease join us Saturday\, September 20\, 2025\, from 9:00am to 3:00pm for the Foundation for TJO Animals Annual Ride Like an Animal Motorcycle Run to benefit animals in need at the Thomas J. O'\;Connor Animal Control &\; Adoption Center. Online registration is now open and runs through September 18th. \;
\n\nPre-registered riders are guaranteed their official RLAA t-shirt. \;*You must register by September 14th to guarantee your shirt size.
\n\nRegister Online $30 &ndash\; Includes t-shirt\, wrist band\, entrance to after party\, 1 meal ticket. \;
\n\nRegister For After Party Only $20.00 &ndash\; Includes 1 meal ticket. T-shirts available to buy separately. \;
\n\nChildren under 12 ride FREE \;
\n\nRiders Registering Day of Event - $30: Registration begins at 9am at the Thomas J. O&rsquo\;Connor Animal Control &\; Adoption Center\, 627 Cottage Street\, Springfield\, MA. \;
\n\nT-shirts will be available to purchase while supplies last. \;
\n\nKick stands up at 10:45 am with the ride leaving at 11:00am for a scenic ride through western MA. The party continues afterwards at the Ludlow Elks\, 69 Chapin Street with live music from the band The Berkshires\, lunch (vegetarian options available)\, great raffles\, vendors\, games\, and more!
\n\n\;Your participation in this great event enables the Foundation to continue supporting the medical care for the many animals that call TJO their temporary home. &zwj\;
\n\nEveryone attending the after party ONLY\, including children\, MUST have a ticket. \;
\n\n*Interested in being an event sponsor or vendor? Please contact the Foundation for TJO Animals at 413-306-5161 or email us at info@tjofoundation.org
\n LOCATION:Thomas J O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center 627 Cottage St. Springfield\, MA 01104 to the Ludlow Elks at 69 Chapin St. Ludlow\, MA 01056 UID:e.2510.1054 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260412T160614Z URL:https://chicopee-gzcms.preview.gochambermaster.com/events/details/ride-like-an-animal-the-last-ride-1054 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR