Wis. Markel Builds Custom Motorcycle to Raise Money for Charity

Waukesha, Wis.-based Markel American Insurance Co. today announced the completion of the custom board track racer style motorcycle built by Markel American Associates through its “Markel Builds Fun” project to raise money for the Victory Junction Gang charity.

Entries to win the motorcycle in a sweepstakes will be accepted until Aug. 31, 2007 at http://www.markelbuildsfun.com. No purchase is necessary to enter, but entrants are encouraged to donate to the Victory Junction Gang. The drawing will be held in late September 2007.

“This project was great fun and I can’t wait to see the face of the winner when we present it to them,” said Dale Moldenhauer, builder and marine underwriter.

Markel American Associates Tom Conroy, Mark Hoedel and Dale Moldenhauer built the motorcycle from a rolling chassis kit purchased from Milwaukee Iron in Lynchburg, Va. Numerous Wisconsin companies were also involved in the project including Hoban Brothers Cycle Shop in Newton, Auto Source in Chilton, Custom Designs in Malone, and Innovative Auto Body in New Holstein. Each company played a key role in seeing this bike through to completion.

The mission of the Victory Junction Gang Camp, www.victoryjunction.org, is to enrich the lives of children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses by providing life-changing camping experiences that are exciting, fun, and empowering, in a safe and medically sound environment. Founded by NASCAR driver Kyle Petty and his wife Pattie in honor of their late son Adam, the Victory Junction Gang Camp is a year-round facility serving children, age 7 to 15. Each summer, children suffering from similar medical conditions including heart, lung and kidney disease, spina bifida, HIV, cancer, burn survivors, neurological disorders, and a host of others, gather to kick back, relax and have some fun.

The Victory Junction Gang Camp, located in Randleman, N. C., is a member of the Association of Hole in the Wall Gang Camps and is free to children and their families. The camp operates solely on the generous donations of individuals, corporations and foundation.

A subsidiary of the Markel Corp., Markel American Insurance Co. specializes in the lines of powersport products, specialty marine, preferred yacht and small boat, and specialty property.

Source: Markel American Insurance Co.

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