Virtual Ragbrai.com: http://www.virtualragbrai.com/benefit/ Moran Family Benefit The teams of RAGBRAI are having a mid-winter event to benefit the family of our fallen brother Battalion Chief John Moran, a member of the FDNY and RAGBRAI's team Escape From New York -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for your Support! WOW, what can we say, the Moran Family Benefit was a Great Success! It was definitely a "once in a lifetime event" to help do something special for a special family and Team. Thanks to everyone who attended, all the sponsors and contributors and those who hosted the event. A special 'Thanks' to the Morans who flew in from New York to be with us. Approx. $44,000 was raised for John Moran's wife, Kim and their 2 sons, Ryan and Dylan. Another $12,000 was raised for Ladder Company 3. That's over $56,000!!! Over 1,000 people attended on Saturday Evening. Over 600 people poured in from 5pm - 6pm! 10+ Escape From New York teammates made it to the event in honor of their fallen brother John. Firefighters from all over the state of Iowa as well as surrounding states were in attendance. The Bikers were in FULL force too! Thanks to all those Teams who participated in the 'Team Challenge'. Over $3300 was raised by the Teams. You can still help!