Flame of Hope ride raises money for Special Olympics

About 45 riders took part in the motorcycle ride which raises money for the Special Olympics.

Organizers plan to resume some of their fall games after postponements following Covid-19.

Alright thanks nadia, it's been a tough year for so many in the sports world and that includes the special olympics.

After the organization had to cancel so many events because of covid- 19, there's now a flame of hope for a return to gameplay for the fall, courtesy of some local motorcycle riders.

<<ron johnson reporting motorcycle riders revving up saturday morning for a good cause.sot at the st.

Joe harley davidson bikers hitting the road for a flame of hope ride, for the special olympics of missouri.

Sot in it's second year, the ride raises money for the athletic programs the special olympics run.sot the athletes say they love the program mainly from a social standpoint sotwhich is what has made this year in particular, a challenge.covid-19 has cancelled many of the games for the special athletes this year.sot and it's also canceled some of the fundraising events they depend on, but not this one.

Sot and the special athletes are remaining optimistic about this year, as they try to get through this pandemic.

Sot>> the special olympics plan to hold future games later this fall, funds raised from today's ride will stay in the local area, making those games possible.