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| We are sad to report that Matthew Alexander, our inspiration for Bikers 4 Babies, and a March Of Dimes Ambassador for several years passed away on March 9, 2007 at the age of 20. Matthew was dedicated to our Bikers 4 Babies ride, having ridden for the past 3 years. Matthew told us, after having participated from the back seat of a car for 2 years, that he had always wanted to "ride a motorcycle". His statement did not go unheard. From that point forward we began searching for a way that Matthew could lead our ride, and he did. With the help of a few friends, we located a trike with adequate armrests, body support, and leg support sufficient for him to ride. Starting each ride with a big "thumbs up", Matthew has led our Bikers 4 Babies ride each year since then, including the 160 mile ride in 2004 with temperatures in the low 40's and drizzling rain. I can still remember the smile on his face and the words he spoke each time we stopped and asked if he wanted to get in the car. "No Way" he would say, "I'm not cold", still grinning from ear to ear. Matthew rode the entire 160 mile ride and then led the 50 mile, Oklahoma Highway Patrol escorted parade of about 350 bikes, trikes, classic cars and hot rods from Tushka, Ok to Lake Texhoma in Kingston, Ok. Matthew was an inspiration to each of us who knew him and a wonderful example of what Bikers 4 Babies is all about. |
| Matthew Alexander 1986-2007 |
