"Elvis(R) Rock 'n' Roll Ride for Life" Benefiting the American Diabetes Association.Historic First Official Elvis Presley[R] Motorcycle Ride Begins and Ends at Elvis Presley's Graceland on April 22, 2007. Limited edition Elvis Presley 30(th) Anniversary Signature Collection Harley-Davidson[R] Motorcycles to be unveiled during the festivities fes·tiv·i·ty n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties 1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival. 2. The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration. 3. . MEMPHIS Memphis, city, ancient Egypt Memphis (mĕm`fĭs), ancient city of Egypt, capital of the Old Kingdom (c.3100–c.2258 B.C.), at the apex of the Nile delta and 12 mi (18 km) from Cairo. , Tenn. -- Elvis Presley Enterprises Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE) is a corporate entity created by the "Elvis Presley Trust" to conduct business and manage its assets. After Elvis Presley's death, Elvis's will appointed his father, Vernon Presley, as executor and trustee. , Inc. (EPE EPE equine pituitary extract. ) is pleased to announce the new Elvis Rock 'n' Roll rock 'n' roll: see rock music. Ride for Life benefiting the American Diabetes Association The American Diabetes Association, or the ADA, is an American health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the American Diabetes Association conducts programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, reaching hundreds of , which will begin and end at Elvis Presley's Graceland, the legendary superstar's home in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 22, 2007. This event for motorcycle enthusiasts will serve as a fitting homage to Presley's passion for motorcycles and to his lifetime of generosity to individuals and charitable causes. Festivities at Graceland will include the unveiling of the limited edition Elvis 30th Anniversary Signature Collection Harley-Davidson[R] motorcycle produced by Graceland[R] Harley-Davidson, a branch location of Bruce Rossmeyer's Southern Thunder Harley-Davidson. By offering three levels of participation ranging from $50.00 - $300.00, riders and their passengers can choose from a variety of experiences for the 100-mile escorted ride and the weekend's events. Activities can include a VIP event and pre-ride party at the Gibson Guitar Beale Street Showcase, ride staging at the steps of Graceland Mansion, tours of the Gibson Guitar Factory and Graceland Mansion, a post-ride party with food, beverages, and live music on the Graceland visitor center property, special commemorative gifts, and much, much more. A special highlight will be the unveiling of the limited edition Elvis Presley 30th Anniversary Signature Collection Harley-Davidson[R] motorcycle, painting and sculpture, which have been created in tribute to Elvis in this, the thirtieth anniversary year of his passing. The Elvis Rock 'n' Roll Ride for Life benefiting the American Diabetes Association will depart the Graceland properties at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 22, 2007, with the highest level of participants officially kicking off the ride from the front steps of Graceland Mansion. Interested individuals can get detailed information and sign up for the ride by going to www.elvis.com/ride or by calling 1-901-682-8232 or 1-888-DIABETES, extension 3121. To receive Elvis.com e-newsletters and alerts and updates about the Ride, visit http://www.elvis.com/newsletters/. Graceland Mansion and its related attractions will be open for tours as usual on that day. To plan a visit to Graceland for then or anytime, go to www.tourgraceland.com and to learn more about Elvis Presley and EPE visit www.elvis.com. Full details about the limited edition Elvis 30th Anniversary Signature Collection Harley-Davidson[R] motorcycles, including prices and ordering information, will be announced soon. About Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE) is based in Memphis, with additional offices in Los Angeles. In addition to Graceland and its related attractions in Memphis, including the Heartbreak Hotel, EPE is aggressively involved in a worldwide licensing program, merchandising, music publishing The contractual relationship between a songwriter or music composer and a music publisher, whereby the writer assigns part or all of his or her music copyrights to the publisher in exchange for the publisher's commercial exploitation of the music. , and television, film, video and Internet projects. For more information on EPE and Graceland, visit www.Elvis.com. EPE is a subsidiary of CKX, Inc., a publicly traded company publicly traded company A company whose shares of common stock are held by the public and are available for purchase by investors. The shares of publicly traded firms are bought and sold on the organized exchanges or in the over-the-counter market. listed on the NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on National Market[R] under the ticker symbol Ticker Symbol An arrangement of characters (usually letters) representing a particular security listed on an exchange or otherwise traded publicly. When a company issues securities to the public marketplace, it selects an available ticker symbol for its securities which investors "CKXE." Also visit www.ckx.com. About Graceland[R] Harley-Davidson Bruce Rossmeyer's Southern Thunder Harley-Davidson in Horn Lake, Mississippi Horn Lake is a city in DeSoto County, Mississippi, United States. Horn Lake is a suburb of Memphis, Tennessee, which is located just a few miles to the north. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, the city's population was 14,099 (though a 2006 estimate placed the population at 22,763). , opened a permanent satellite location named Graceland Harley-Davidson in the Graceland Crossing complex across the street from Elvis Presley's Graceland Mansion in Memphis, Tennessee. Southern Thunder Harley-Davidson is a member of the Bruce Rossmeyer family of dealerships, the "World's Largest Harley-Davidson Dealer." Learn more at www.gracelandharleydavidson.com or www.southernthunderhd.com. About the American Diabetes Association The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the American Diabetes Association conducts programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia District of Columbia, federal district (2000 pop. 572,059, a 5.7% decrease in population since the 1990 census), 69 sq mi (179 sq km), on the east bank of the Potomac River, coextensive with the city of Washington, D.C. (the capital of the United States). , reaching hundreds of communities. Learn more at www.diabetes.org . |
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