The 9th annual Ride For a Cure left the Dexter Elks Lodge Saturday morning. The ride is held in honor of Dexter native Larry Maronay, who lost his battle to cancer. The ride races funds for St Jude Children's Research Hospital, where Maronay was treated. The event also features a silent auction, 50/50 drawing and a meal for the riders following the ride. To date the ride has $53,745 for St Jude.