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9th Annual Iron Chariot Ride

By : De orah R. Harman, Bu ine Director, Greater Piedmont Adu t & Teen Cha enge, Inc.

he 9th A nnual Iron Chariot R ide, benefiting

Greater Piedmont Adult & Teen Challenge, was held Saturday, June 13th. After a postponed ride and location change, we still had the best turnout ever. Seventy four bikes showed up with 83 total riders. The event raised over $5,300 to help the Christian Discipleship Program, Greater Piedmont Adult & Teen Challenge.

The Greater Piedmont Adult & Teen Challenge Center is one of 235, nationwide, and is located on Boulevard Street in

Greensboro, NC. They serve adult men, 18 years of age and older, who are struggling with drug and/or alcohol addiction. The program is a seven month residential program and teaches the addict that there is HOPE through Jesus. The program’s motto is “To introduce hope and healing to individuals with life-controlling problems through a personal, loving relationship with Jesus Christ so they may live successfully in society.” The local Greensboro center has been in existence since 1978 and has served literally thousands of young men. The program has a high success rate and many of the men who work at the program are graduates themselves. The program is run by Dr. Bob Harman, who has been involved in Teen Challenge for more than 40 years.

The Iron Chariot Ride was started nine years ago by board member, Mike Williams. It has been an event that riders have looked forward to each year. This year they were joined by

the Chrome Angels, Full Throttle Biker Church, Christian Motorcycle Association (CMA) and several other rider groups. The ride started at Greater Piedmont Adult & Teen Challenge and the bikers took a scenic tour of the countryside of Guilford County. The perfect outdoor temperature, the excitement of 74 bikes, and the beauty of God’s creation all blended together to make this one of the most memorable rides yet.

At registration coffee and doughnuts were provided by Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and upon arrival back to the 11 acre Teen Challenge Campus, the bikers were served lunch, provided by Jam’s Deli on Friendly Ave. beverages were provided by Fresh Market and Harris Teeter. We would like to thank all our sponsors especially Mike Williams and Gladwell Insurance, our staff and students at Greater Piedmont Adult & Teen Challenge. It was also great having Lincoln Infield, from The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine, with us during registration taking photos.

If you know of a man 18 years or older, who is struggling with addiction, and wants to get help, please have them call Wayne Duesberry, Intake Coordinator, at 336-292-7795 x 305. Greater Piedmont Adult & Teen Challenge wants to help men get set free from a life of addiction and bondage.