Bikers raise money for animal shelter in third annual 'We Ride for Tail' event

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FAIRMONT — Leslie Eagle has been riding motorcycles for the last five years and she adopted all of her pets from animal rescue shelters.

"We have two dogs and one cat and they're all rescues," Eagle said. "We need to support the animals, they need us more than anybody realizes."

Eagle and her husband often frequent charity biker events, but the during the last three years, one event has become special to them — We Ride for Tail.

In 2019, the Marion County Humane Society experienced major damage when its roof caved in and a waterline burst adding to the disarray. Area bikers came together to raise money to help fund the repairs the facility. The event was organized by Rae Ann Carter, a local biker and friend of the animal shelter.

"They needed money, and this was one way I knew how to do it," Carter said. "I have a lot of friends who ride bikes and poker runs [are] a great way to raise money."

Saturday, bikers filled the parking lot of Brickside on the Green at the Fairmont Field Club where they paid a $20 entry fee to take part in the third annual event. Riders could also pay for raffle tickets or event T-shirts and all proceeds benefited the humane society.

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