MEDFORD, Mass. — The ninth annual Medford Strong Bike Run kicked off Saturday. A portion of the proceeds from the annual ride benefits the Krystle Campbell Scholarship Fund.
Campbell was a 29-year-old Medford woman killed in the 2013 Boston Marathon Bombings.
“When I reached out to Krystle’s parents initially, I told them that I’d come up with an idea that would bring a lot of enthusiastic motorcycle riders together in honor of her, benefiting her and her legacy,” said John Joyce, organizer of the Medford Strong Bike Run. “She was from Medford, Mass., as we know I am a U.S. Navy veteran, and I grew up here. I took the initiative to say how far and how long can we make a scholarship last?”
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Joyce said in the past nine years, the ride has raised about $40,000 for the scholarship fund.
“Every year, we bring back almost the same riders, which is amazing because when you see their faces come in and the transformation, they’re usually the same folks that come back because they enjoy doing this for such a great cause,” said Joyce.
Joyce said about 100 motorcyclists participated in this year’s ride from Medford to Gloucester and past the Krystle Campbell Peace Garden.
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