There will be some angels riding throughout the Fort Dodge area atop some growling, roaring hogs on Saturday.

To be clear, winged residents of heaven will not be riding livestock. These hogs will be Harley-Davidson motorcycles and the angels aboard them will be some of our relatives, friends and neighbors hitting the road to help those suffering from breast cancer.

The 15th annual Angel Ride to Save the TaTas is Saturday. This unique cruise raises money to help breast cancer patients afford things they need for their care that are not covered by insurance. Shirley Hottman, who had been part of the Fighting Angels Abreast dragon boat team, came up with the concept for the ride about 15 years ago. The event has grown ever since.

Since its start, the ride has generated more than $320,000, which was given to the Trinity Foundation to help breast cancer patients.

Registration for this year’s ride begins at 9 a.m. Saturday at Amigo’s, 280 N. First St.

The route includes stops at 209 Main in Paton, Just One More in Jamaica, Flat Tire Lounge in Madrid and Copperhead Saloon and Grill in Stratford. Riders will then return to Amigo’s for an auction and food.

Traditionally, there are a lot of big motorcycles on the ride, but any kind of vehicle is welcome. Bicycles have even been spotted on the ride in the past.

The Angel Ride to Save the TaTas offers an opportunity to get out on the open road and enjoy the company of others while supporting an effort that can save lives. We encourage everyone who is the least bit interested in the ride to join it and hit the road.