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learn.” Jackie informed us. “We accept all<br />
insurances including Medicaid.”<br />
Stephanie Folsom-Stringer (aka Contessa<br />
of the Krewe of Blackbeard’s Revenge) is<br />
the creator of this event. She was inspired<br />
by a breast cancer charity where Pirates<br />
in Pink helped cause awareness. “I wanted<br />
to hold an event for bikers in blue for<br />
autism because most of my friends in the<br />
community are bikers and philanthropists<br />
and they give a lot not only locally, but<br />
globally.” Stephanie tells us, “I do this<br />
event because it comes from my heart. It<br />
means a lot to me because I have kids<br />
with autism.”<br />
The Krewe of Blackbeard’s Revenge is not<br />
just a parade group, but a crew for the<br />
community and the people. “We will help<br />
anyone, anytime!” Stephanie says.<br />
Next we spoke with Carlton Travis, from<br />
the Carlton Travis Band, who performs at<br />
this event every year. “I am very proud to<br />
be here. KBR is a great organization full<br />
of great people and I have been part of<br />
the Krewe since the beginning,” Carlton<br />
said. When Carlton is not playing music,<br />
he’s busy with construction work, but his<br />
first love will always be music. Visit him at<br />
www.carltontravisband.com.<br />
We also got to speak to Shawn Rymer<br />
from Orlando, who is the founder and<br />
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lead singer for the<br />
band Sugarless.<br />
Not only a<br />
musician, but also<br />
an ESC Autistic<br />
teacher who<br />
works with autistic<br />
children, she finds<br />
her work challenging but also very<br />
rewarding. “We use music every day for<br />
math, social skills and sometimes<br />
behavior skills in our lessons.” She<br />
explains. Sugarless was invited by Brian<br />
Theozman to perform at Bikers in Blue<br />
after seeing the band perform at “Autism<br />
Speaks” in St. Augustine a year ago. You<br />
can find them on Reverbnation and<br />
Facebook with older material as they work<br />
hard to put their second CD out next year.<br />
“Our music has changed a bit and grown.<br />
It’s unique and now more of a harder rock<br />
sound than before.”<br />
The days event was a successful one as<br />
many participated. If you would like find<br />
out how you can help spread the<br />
awareness of autism, please contact The<br />
Krewe of Blackbeard’s Revenge or visit<br />
Florida Autism Center.<br />
Pam Wills was invited personally by Brian<br />
Theozman from Pirate Party 102.1FM to<br />
cover this event. Brian showcases local<br />
musicians on his show every Monday from<br />
1pm to 3pm. He is a big supporter of the<br />
local Tampa Bay music community and a<br />
brother to all bikers. You can listen to his<br />
show at Party Pirate and you are welcome<br />
to call in to the studio and chat with him<br />
live at 813-756-6444.<br />
BUZZ Magazine May-June <strong>2017</strong> 15
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