Ride Ataxia Dallas Raises $176,000

Kate’s Krewe poses at the conclusion of Saturday’s Ride Ataxia Dallas, with Kate Walker and event director Kyle Bryant center.  Kate’s $38,000 fundraising effort put her in the No. 1 spot once more.  (One of the Krewe, Kim Bedgood Caldwell who served as bake sale chair, had to leave early and missed the photo opportunity).

Winnfield residents were among the team of 25 that assisted Kate Walker of Ruston reach the top spot as both the individual fundraiser and the top team fundraiser during the Ride Ataxia Dallas held this past weekend.

A total of $176,000 was raised for research in the fight against this crippling disease.  Kate with her Krewe accounted for $38,000 of that total.  “It was a great ride, a great day,” observers said.