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Motorcycle Ride Benefits Sugar Plant Victims

 Jonathan Feldmann     Created: 3/31/2008 7:28:18 AM    Updated: 3/31/2008 7:36:54 AM
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By First Coast News Staff

SAVANNAH, GA -- Nearly two months after the deadly explosion at the imperial sugar refinery in Port Wentworth, Georgia many of the burn victims are still facing long recoveries. That's why this weekend the community gathered to raise money for those in need.

The death toll from the February blast now stands at 13. Over the weekend more than 550 bikers revved up their engines to help victims.

A firefighter motorcycle club called the Red Knights and Abate of Georgia teamed up to organize a poker run.

In all bikers raised nearly $12,000 from the event.

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