Motorcycle ride to help 5-year-old Cherokee County boy
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Five-year-old Jordan Strong, Jr. has been battling a rare form of muscular dystrophy.
About 125 motorcycle riders showed up Saturday for a benefit for Jordan Strong, Jr.
WOODSTOCK, Ga. -
Motorcycle riders from across the region came out to Woodstock on Saturday for a special ride for a special little boy battling a rare form of muscular dystrophy.
Five-year-old Jordan Strong, Jr. has amazed doctors with the strides he has made, but soon he will be wheelchair-bound.
His family needs help in buying an expensive van with a lift to help get him around.
Jordan's father is a Cherokee County Sheriff's Deputy and Saturday morning, the group called Blue Iron joined them along with several other law enforcement agencies in a benefit motorcycle ride in Woodstock.
Several local businesses donated items for prizes in a raffle.
About 125 bikers showed up to the benefit.
The family has set up an account at all Well Fargo Banks to accept donations from the public.
For more information on Blue Iron, visit their website at blueironmc.com.
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Five-year-old Jordan Strong, Jr. has been battling a rare form of muscular dystrophy.
About 125 motorcycle riders showed up Saturday for a benefit for Jordan Strong, Jr.
