The Harleys stayed at home, but plenty of bikers gathered last night for the 5th annual Dedham Wingmen Winter Blues party.The event, held at the American Legion, was a fundraiser for both the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation and the Make a Wish Foundation.
Several years ago organizer Jimbo Spada’s daughter was diagnosed with Crohn’s.Since then the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation has been a beneficiary of the event.In addition, they pick fellow organizer Jim Tobin picks a second charity to benefit.In the past, the event has raised funds for the Food Pantry, Cystic Fibrosis, and Multiple Scoliosis.
While there was a character floating around calling himself The Reverend, the Wingmen don’t have any titles or organization structure.
“We are just a group of guys who get together on Sundays and ride,” Spada said.
While the music for the night was provided by Pi Alley, whether or not they would get to play looked questionable at one point. The hall manager joked with organizers shortly before they went on that "if any more people walk through that door you will have to send the band home."
Crohn's diesease and ulcerative colitis cause diarrhea and adominal pain. The Make a Wish Foundation provides children with life-threatening medical conditions with vacations and makes other wishes come true.
Those who wish to can make a donation to Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, 386 Park Avenue South, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10016 or to the Make a Wish Foundation, 3550 North Central Avenue, Suite 300, Phoenix, Arizona 85012.
“This is a great event,” said Wingman Walter Kieseling.“We Harley riders stick together.”
