‘Riding for a Cure’ visits The Menard News

Rex Covington, a retired fireman and paramedic of 27 years, from Arlington rides his motrocycle around the country to raise his goal of $90,000 for the American Diabetes Association.

Covington became an advocate for diabetes education after his son Chris Covington was diagnosed with Type 1 or juvenile diabetes in 2003. He began the quest to raise awareness and funds for the American Diabetes Associ…