Sad news indeed (at least for those that have been)

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For the past 7 years, The Niello Company has been proud to support Ride to Walk.

The Niello Volkswagen Ranch Run has successfully raised over $130,000 for this deserving program.

The Niello Volkswagen Ranch Run has been a tremendous event and will always play a role in the legacy of Niello VW. While the event has been an honor to produce, The Niello Company has decided to go in a different direction in 2013 but we still want to show our commitment to the Ride to Walk program. In lieu of the hosting the Niello VW Ranch Run, The Niello Company will be making a direct financial donation to Ride to Walk going forward.

We look forward to continuing to support such an incredible organization.

And we look forward to seeing you all again.

I'm really bumbed by the news. This was one of the premier shows of northern California & the fact that it was 100% for the charity made it that much more special. Just wanted to let everyone know.

RIP Niello Ranch Run.

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I may have sounded the death knell a bit premature. This popped up on Rob Pane's (the guy who started all this) FaceBook page.

Rob Pane

I want to Thank The Niello Company, all The Niello Employees, and You the Participants for your endless efforts and commitments to The Ranch Run. From the beginning to the end this was a crazy ride but the most rewarding ride I have ever been a part of. This event would not be where it is today without you. These types of events are what makes us proud to say that we are a part of the Volkswagen community. With the downturn in the economy Ride to Walk would not be where it is today without our valiant efforts to raise as much money as we did. I am excited to say that myself and a select few will be carrying on the legacy of the Ranch Run that we all help start. I am pleased to say that along with Bug-o-Rama Promotions and Bugformance many of you have already volunteered to help with next years event. As they say the show must go on, so please stay tuned for the latest updates. From the bottom of my heart and all the children that benefit from the Ranch Run and Ride to Walk we want to Thank You for the last seven years of the Ranch Run and look forward to many more years to come.

rp

This is some of the best news I've heard lately. Hope it continues to get bigger & better with each passing year. If you've been to one, you know. If you haven't been, you owe it to yourself to come check it out. Can't wait to see what 2013 holds in store for us.