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Motorcycle Ride

Join us for our Annual Motorcycle Ride in August as we ride to raise awareness for the Chris Patterson Memorial Foundation and support the ideals of Christopher – “For God, For Country, For Music”.

This yearly event, held every August, focuses on the “For God and For Country” and the proceeds are donated to support organizations related to that mission.

Past organizations include the Freedom Farm for Vets, Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans, and the Illinois Patriot Guard.  Our longest-running contribution has been to the Immanuel Lutheran Church and School Performing Arts program.

The route followed for the Ride is called Chris’ Last Ride and covers over 50 miles of journeying through the countryside and passing several important locations including West Aurora High School and Immanuel Lutheran Church.

The after-ride party always includes music and great food.

We look forward to having you join us for our next ride and appreciate your support of our mission as we continue Chris’ legacy.

About

The Chris Patterson Memorial Foundation was founded by the family of SPC Chris Patterson, KIA 01/06/2012, OEF. Chris had a great love of the Performing Arts. He was an actor, a singer and a musician performing with various groups. The foundation supports the performing arts as his legacy. Giving out cash awards to Seniors at Christopher's alma mater who participate in the Performing Arts. The foundation hopes to expand this support to other worthy causes in the future.

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    • 2025 PERFORMING ARTS AWARD RECIPIENTS

      The Chris Patterson Memorial Foundation is excited to announce the 2025 Chris Patterson Performing Arts Award recipients. 
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    • 2025 Performing Arts Award

      The Chris Patterson Memorial Foundation is now accepting submissions for the 2025 Performing Arts Award until March 28, 2025. Eligible graduating seniors from selected area high schools who participated in performing arts are encouraged to apply. The application requires a 100+ word essay on how performing arts have impacted their education, with two endorsements from arts instructors. 
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    • 2024 PERFORMING ARTS AWARD RECIPIENTS

      The Chris Patterson Memorial Foundation is excited to announce that the 2024 winners of the Chris Patterson Performing Arts Award are Ashlee Marin, Kyle Holzman, Diego Garcia, Jackson Guidry, and Erin Hendrain! 
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    (630) 465-0337

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    hello@ChrisPattersonMemorial.org

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    610 Cherrywood Dr.
    North Aurora, IL 60542

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