Hundreds of local riders and their families gathered at Tropical Realty for Key Largo’s fifth annual Lighted Bike Ride on Dec. 9. Bikes were decorated with Christmas lights and bikers rode through neighborhoods to the Christmas tree at the Murray Nelson Government & Cultural Center for photos before returning to their initial meeting point for hot chocolate and Christmas cookies.
More than 100 bikers attended, and the impressive turnout contributes to local charities and gift giving. Organized by Jane Wasmund, the event had an optional donation fee and a raffle, both of which raised money for local families and children in need. Along with her fellow volunteers, Wasmund has worked for more than 24 years to grant local children their Christmas wishes.“Our event supports local families and kids who would otherwise not have a very merry Christmas by raising funds for specific gift items that they would like to have,” Wasmund said.
