The Muscular Dystrophy Association has announced that the 17th annual Black-N-Blue Ball was a huge success: the 1,200 Harley-Davidson enthusiasts who attended the event were able to raise more than $500,000 for the charity. This brings the cumulative total raised by the Black-N-Blue Ball to more than $5.7 million.
“On and off the road, Harley-Davidson enthusiasts are true champions for more than a million Americans with neuromuscular diseases,” said Gerald Weinberg, MDA President and CEO. “In fact, for 30 years, Harley-Davidson has been finding creative ways to help MDA fuel worldwide research seeking treatments and cures for muscle diseases.”
Honorary Road Captains Ralph and Mary Kay Bultman added that “by working hard, smart and together, our steering committee keeps finding ways to improve the Black-N-Blue Ball. We love the fact that so many companies are passionate about sponsoring our fun event and that the Black-N-Blue Ball keeps attracting Harley-Davidson enthusiasts from across America.”
The money raised at the event will assist approximately 600 Milwaukee-area families affected by neromuscualr diseases, in addition to funding research for treatments (and ultimately, a cure for the terrible disease). Kudos to all who participated!
