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In memory of Eric Fischer: Charity bike run benefits fund at North Suburban YMCA

Posted June 16, 2021 1:00 am

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Joe Gehrke, a friend of Eric Fischer, speaks Sunday at the first Eric Fischer Memorial Ride and Celebration. Ryan Rayburn for the Daily Herald

Wheeling resident Eric Fischer's sudden death last year at just 54 left a void not only in the lives of his family and friends, but also in the various charitable efforts he supported.

But his loved ones carried on his spirit of giving Sunday, with the first Eric Fischer Memorial Ride.

Motorcyclists rode in Fischer's memory, starting from Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington and proceeding to the North Suburban YMCA in Northbrook, where they took part in a memorial celebration featuring food, music and “motorcycle mania.”

The charity ride raised money to create the Eric Fischer Memorial Fund, which will help the North Suburban Y supply financial aid to people in Glenview, Northbrook and surrounding communities so they can attend Y programs regardless of ability to pay.

For more information about the fund or to donate, visit nsymca.org/ericfischer.

BELOW: Frank Karkazis of FGK Services, center, at the event that benefitted a fund at the North Suburban YMCA. Courtesy of Frank Karkazis

Kim Fischer, the widow of Eric Fischer, is greeted by friends at the event Sunday. Ryan Rayburn for the Daily Herald

Motorcycles line the parking lot during the Eric Fischer Memorial Ride and Celebration on Sunday. The charitable ride raised money to help people in need take part in YMCA programs. Ryan Rayburn for the Daily Herald

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