He came in riding on a fire truck escorted by the last group of motorcycles in the Ride for a Cure fundraiser to fight pediatic cancer.

That he would be going to the Jamboree inside a Lynnport fire truck was a big surprise for Wyatt Newhard, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 neuroblastoma cancer when he was 3 years old.

"His eyes got real big," Joe Madar, organizer of the Jamboree and Ride for a Cure, said.

Wyatt's father, Michael, said friends and neighbors make the annual event possible.

The day before the Jamboree, Wyatt celebrated his 8th birthday and there was a cake for him at the event.

September is Childhood Cancer Month at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia where Wyatt is being treated.

This was the fifth year for the Jamboree and the fundraiser is getting bigger and better.

The Newhard family provides two trophies for cars and two for the motorcycles.

"We've been getting the word out to help fight this disease," Newhard said. "Wyatt still has a lesion on his spine but he is improving.

Wyatt, who attends Weisenberg Elementary School, receives chemotherapy at home. He has to miss many days of school, however.

"The school has been very supportive," his dad said.

"A lot of people come together and we expect to continue this event if he recovers," Newhard said.

Madar said the Ride for a Cure had at least 150 to 200 motorcyclists participating this year.

Many businesses donate to the event.

Hatfield Meats provides hot dogs and sausage, DJ Federoff brought the roaster for the pig roast, Peters Brothers Meat Market provides ground beef for hamburgers and Holsum provides the rolls.

The bands and deejays donate their time.

Lost Art Screen Printers printed 300 T-shirts to be sold as a fundraiser, and there was the help of the many people who donate.

"It's just amazing in today's economy," Madar said. "Everyone got involved. Special thanks to the Lynnport and Germansville fire companies.

Germansville led the way for the first group of riders and Lynnport followed the last group.

Madar said they pay the fee to rent Ontelaunee Rod and Gun Club, but it is donated back.

"Wyatt comes home after treatments and he is ready to go," said Madar. "He went through more in five years than most adults would in a lifetime.

"He's one heck of a kid. It is not a motorcycle event but a family event with the motorcycles attracting interest."