Bikers Ride To Honor Somer Thompson

Proceeds Go To Thompson's Family, Justice Coalition Reward Fund

POSTED: Saturday, November 7, 2009

UPDATED: 11:31 pm EST November 7, 2009

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Turnout was high on Saturday for a fundraiser honoring 7-year-old murder victim Somer Thompson.

The event was a motorcycle ride at the Adamec Harley Davidson store in Baymeadows. Organizers said the fundraiser was to raise awareness for child safety and to prevent a tragic situation like Somer's from happening again.

Many participants wore and decorated their bikes in purple, which was Somer's favorite color. The money raised on Saturday will go to the first-grader's family and the Justice Coalition.

Somer was abducted while walking home from school last month. Her body was found in a Georgia landfill two days later.

The reward for information leading to the arrest of Somer's killer is currently $45,000.

Clay County Tip Line: 877-227-6911 (cart@claysheriff.com) or Crime Stoppers: 866-845-TIPS

Total of more than $45,000 in rewards is available in the case.

Previous Stories:

November 2, 2009: Reward In Somer's Slaying Up To $45K
October 31, 2009: Argyle Salon Sells Purple Hair Extensions For Somer
October 30, 2009: National Child Safety Group Offers Advice
October 29, 2009: Community On Edge For Halloween
October 28, 2009: Sheriff Needs Help Finding Somer's Killer
October 27, 2009: Thousands Say Goodbye To Somer
October 27, 2009: Sheriff: Somer's Killer Is 'Unnerved'
October 26, 2009: Somer's Family, Town Saying Goodbye
October 26, 2009: Community Rallies Amid Search For Answers
October 25, 2009: Mother Praises Efforts To Find Killer
October 24, 2009: Mom: 'If You've Seen Anything, Just Tell'
October 23, 2009: Mom To Girl's Killer: 'We'll Get You'
October 22, 2009: House Searched Where Somer Last Seen
October 22, 2009: 160 Sex Offenders Live Near Somer's Home
October 21, 2009: Child's Body Found In SE Georgia Landfill
October 21, 2009: Mom Pleads For Somer's Safe Return
October 20, 2009: Community Searches For Missing Girl
October 20, 2009: Massive Search Continues For 7-Year-Old
October 20, 2009: Candlelight Vigil Held For Somer
October 19, 2009: Search Continues For Missing Girl

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