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Thank You Is Not Enough ride raises money for veterans
MT. PLEASANT - The fourth annual Thank You Is Not Enough ride and benefit kicked off in Mt. Pleasant on Saturday.
The all-day event saw bikers travel through Southeastern Iowa in support of local veterans and veteran organizations. The ride began at Loyal Order of Moose in Mt. Pleasant before traveling to Ainsworth and Brighton in Washington County and continuing through Fairfield and Keosauqua in Van Buren County.
The event had 94 people attend. Founder and Organizer Dixie Darnell said the event went really well considering the impact of COVID-19. The event raised $10,800 this year.
A small parade took place east through Mt. Pleasant as the bikers headed out of town. Bikers threw candy at a few kids standing by to watch.
The Thank You Is Not Enough ride kicked off in Mt. Pleasant on Saturday. Participants met at the Loyal Order of Moose in Mt. Pleasant for the start of the ride. 94 individuals took part in the ride. (Caitlin Yamada/ The Union)
The Thank You Is Not Enough ride kicked off in Mt. Pleasant on Saturday. Bikes were lined up in the parking lot as people walked around to admire. (Caitlin Yamada/ The Union)
The Thank You Is Not Enough ride kicked off in Mt. Pleasant on Saturday. Bikers rode east through Mt. Pleasant as they started the tour. (Caitlin Yamada/ The Union)
The Thank You Is Not Enough ride kicked off in Mt. Pleasant on Saturday. Bikers rode east through Mt. Pleasant as they started the tour (Caitlin Yamada/ The Union)
The Thank You Is Not Enough ride kicked off in Mt. Pleasant on Saturday. Bikers rode east through Mt. Pleasant as they started the tour (Caitlin Yamada/ The Union)
The Thank You Is Not Enough ride kicked off in Mt. Pleasant on Saturday. Bikers rode east through Mt. Pleasant as they started the tour. (Caitlin Yamada/ The Union)
The Thank You Is Not Enough ride kicked off in Mt. Pleasant on Saturday. Kids were thrown candy from the bikes as they drove by. (Caitlin Yamada/ The Union)
