| Please make sure you join us this year! E-mail or call for more info. We need your help! Anyone interested in donating to this event, please contact Louise at The Upper Deck. |
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| Basher's Ride began in August 2006 as a tribute to Lt. Brian S. Ashe of the Lowell Fire Dept. Born in Brooklyn N.Y. in October of 1954, he settled in the city of Lowell as a young child where he graduated from Lowell High School. After graduation he joined the U.S. Air Force. Returning home with an interest in public service, he became a deputy sheriff with the Middlesex County Sheriff's Department before becoming a Firefighter with the Lowell Fire Department where he rose to the rank of lieutenant. Basher served as the officer on Engine 1, Engine 2, Engine 7, Ladder 2, Ladder 3 and Rescue 1. Prior to his passing, he was assigned to Engine 6. He also served as Lowell F.D.'s E.M.S. co-ordinator where he worked to unify the city's E.M.S. and Fire response services. He also worked briefly as an EMT with the city's E.M.S. service. All proceeds from Basher's Ride are donated to various Firefighter and E.M.S. based charities. |
| 2008 Basher’s Ride Beneficiary In Basher's honor and memory, we have chosen an unbelievable 18 yo to be the recipient of the Basher's Ride proceeds for 2008. Joey Altobelli, of Bethelehem NH, was diagnosed a short year ago with Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of malignant cancer. Joey continues to endure endless hours of intense, painful treatments at Mass General Hospital. MGH is one of only five hospitals in the United Sates that has the machine to administer specialized proton beam therapy. Many of his prescriptions are not covered by insurance, and the cost of transportation and accommodations on a weekly basis for he and his Mom, Karen, have become overwhelming. Joey is not unfamiliar with the riding community, as many of his family members ride. Most especially though, he is not unfamiliar with the Firefighter community. Joe's Uncle is Pat Driscoll of the Lawrence Fire Department, and also the President of The Lawrence Firefighters Local 146 Union. Will look forward to seeing you all on August 9, 2008 for the 3rd Annual Basher's Ride honoring Joe Altobelli. Much love, Dirty |