On June 8, the Elks Riders of Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Lodge #2855 presented $8,924 to the family of Ryder Cornthwait, who has a brain injury, to aid in medical care costs. The presentation took place at Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota lodge, as the majority of the donation was raised at that lodge. Members of other Southwest District lodges hosted fundraising events as well.
Pictured are Alex Burke, Elks Riders president; Justin Cornthwait, Ryder's father; Matt Burdette of Palmetto Lodge; Ron Duquet of Bradenton Lodge; and Ryder Cornthwait.