{"id":2095,"date":"2014-03-12T15:55:54","date_gmt":"2014-03-12T15:55:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nashcc.edu\/news\/?p=2095"},"modified":"2014-05-05T15:16:08","modified_gmt":"2014-05-05T15:16:08","slug":"seventh-annual-jack-laughery-ride-for-knowledge-planned-for-may-31st","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nashccnews.com\/news\/2014\/03\/seventh-annual-jack-laughery-ride-for-knowledge-planned-for-may-31st\/","title":{"rendered":"Seventh Annual Jack Laughery Ride for Knowledge Planned for May 31st"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Nash Community College Foundation is pleased to announce the 7th Annual Jack Laughery Ride for Knowledge<\/a> will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Rocky Mount Harley-Davidson. The event serves as a tribute to Jack Laughery, the former CEO and chairman of the Hardee\u2019s restaurant chain along with his wife, Helen and their love of motorcycling and support of higher education. All proceeds from the motorcycle ride benefit the Helen and Jack Laughery Honorary Scholarship Fund at Nash Community College.<\/p>\n

The ride is rain or shine and registration will begin at 9:00am and the ride will begin at 11:00am. The cost per rider is $20 and includes an hour long ride through beautiful western Nash County escorted by Nash County Sheriff’s Office, breakfast by Hardee’s<\/a> and Dunkin’ Donuts<\/a>, lunch by Doug Sauls’ BBQ And Seafood<\/a>, a unique ride pin and a chance to enter a rider only raffle worth $750! Plus, attendees can enjoy southern and classic rock by ***BUSHHAWG***<\/a>, Rocky Mount Harley Davidson<\/a> Burn Out Pit and Jump Start Experience. All bikes are welcome.<\/p>\n

The Helen and Jack Laughery Honorary Scholarship was established in 2004 to recognize the Laugherys\u2019 philanthropic endeavors and outstanding leadership for the betterment of the Nash\/Rocky Mount area. This fund provides annual scholarships to help deserving nontraditional students who return to college to enhance their marketable job skills. Fifty scholarships have been awarded since the scholarship\u2019s establishment.<\/p>\n

Jack Laughery aimed to make the community better, and this event is a tribute to his legacy. In many ways, he may be remembered as a \u201cHometown Hero\u201d for the economic development of the greater Rocky Mount area. Jack was a Patriot who loved his Country, enjoyed motorcycling and truly valued education. In addition to Jack and the Laughery Family, the event honor our local hometown heroes. This group includes first responders, law enforcement officers, firefighters, medical emergency professionals, and military veterans. These individuals dedicate their lives to ensure the community’s well-being.<\/p>\n

The Nash Community College Foundation is appreciative of the following sponsors for their investment in the community and support of deserving students.<\/p>\n

Gold Sponsors:<\/strong>
\nRocky Mount Harley-Davidson
\nNash County Sheriff\u2019s Office
\nHensonFuerst, P.A.
\nBoddie-Noell Enterprises
\nCarolina Eagle Budweiser Distributors, Inc.
\nInstitutional Interiors
\nBehind Barz<\/em> Motorcycle Magazine
\nBoondocks Brewing Tap Room & Restaurant<\/p>\n

Silver Sponsors:<\/strong>
\nWheeler & Woodlief
\nDoug Sauls Barbecue & Seafood
\nRocky Mount HOG Chapter
\nDunkin Donuts – Sunset Avenue
\nKey Printing – Nashville
\nArtisan Tattoo Studio
\nBobby Murray Toyota
\nMeade, Sykes, & Vick Families
\nChick-fil-A of Cobb Corners
\nFirst Eastern Rentals<\/p>\n

Bronze Sponsors:<\/strong>
\nPet\u2019s Best Friend
\nTwin County Motorsports
\nDrs. Richard & Amy Hunt, D.D.S<\/p>\n

For more information, call 252-451-8230 or email msykes@nashcc.edu.<\/p>\n

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