MONTICELLO, NY — More than 100 people turned out last Friday night as the Sullivan County ATV Association awarded $16,000 to several families with children in need and four programs that also serve the needs of children. This non-profit organization, with just one dozen members, sponsors three charitable fundraising ATV runs annually, with the number of riders ranging from 100 to 700. All proceeds from the rides go to families with children struggling with serious medical conditions such as brain cancer, rare genetic diseases, cerebral palsy and other life-threatening or life-altering conditions. The awards dinner was at Mr. Willies restaurant. “It was a tear-jerker night,” said club member and P.R. officer Joe Benjamin. “It was very awesome.”

The four programs that received donations were Toys for Tots, CASA, the Boys and Girls Club and the United Way backpack program.

During the evening, Christine Schiff presented an award to the association on behalf of U.S. Rep. Chris Gibson. The certificate of special congressional recognition cited the organization’s “outstanding and invaluable service to the community.”

For more information about the Sullivan County ATV Association, see www.scatvny.com or visit Facebook at www.facebook.com/Sullivancoutnyatvny.