Over 30,000 motorcycle enthusiasts swarmed the streets of Ft Lauderdale for a weekend of festivities at the Fort Lauderdale Bike Week 17th Annual Sun Run. The party weekend kicked off with attractions, expos, custom bikes, charity events, and others. The event was sponsored by TRIMSPA, the maker of weight-loss supplements.

The Seminole Hard Rock® Casino and Hotel was a hot spot as it played host to the Miss Hawaiian Tropic® Pageant. TRIMSPA's own Mandy Thron took first place in the Pageant and earned a $400 prize. In addition, the Hotel entertained the 2004 Hard Rock Bike Builders, featuring custom bike builders Eddie Trotta, Cory Ness, Chica, and Kendall Johnson. Also on display were custom made bikes such as TRIMSPA's "Race Car" Bike, built by Orange County Choppers™.

The Bikers Bash 2004, held on Saturday, proved a smashing fund-raising success for the Boys and Girls Club as the silent auction raised a substantial amount for the group. Items such as a Shane Hmiel's autographed #32 TRIMSPA Dodge NASCAR hood fetched as much as $1000 for the charity.

The 4-day extravaganza climaxed when legendary artists Steven Tyler of Aerosmith and Richie Sambora of Bon Jovi led motorcycle enthusiasts in the 17th Annual SFPC Christmas Toys in the Sun Run benefiting the Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Foundation.

For pictures from the Ft. Lauderdale Bike Week, including photos of Steven Tyler of Aerosmith and Richie Sambora of Bon Jovi, log onto http://www.trimspapr.com.

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