Big hearted bikers have swelled the numbers of a motorcycle event that remembers the tragic events around 9/11.
According to organizers 2200 participants have already registered for the 11th annual commemorative ‘Never Forget’ Motorcycle Ride taking place on August 18-21, 2011. The event’s organizers, America’s 911 Foundation has set a target of registering 2,996 participants in remembrance of each of the victims who lost their lives on 9/11 to mark the upcoming 10th anniversary of the world shaking even.
“We are very excited and encouraged by the number of participants already registered for the 2011 ride,” said Ted Sjurseth, Founder of America’s 911 Foundation. “We’re focused on making this year’s ride better than ever and taking what we’ve been working on over the past ten years to the next level. “
The annual ride serves to honor the fallen heroes and victims from the September 11, 2001 attacks as well as to raise money for the Foundation’s Scholarship for children of Active First Responders in the EMS, Fire, and Police Departments across the country. Over the past six years, the Foundation has awarded over $150,000 dollars in scholarships to over 75 children of Active First Responders and presented First Responder departments with more than $500,000 dollars in equipment and donations.
The ride will depart at the main starting location in Somerset, PA on August 19th with riders able to join the event at various points throughout the route either day. The full itinerary for the ride is posted on America’s 911 Foundation’s website and the ride stops in the following places:
Cumberland, MD (Allegany College of Maryland)
Hagerstown, MD (Prime Outlets)
Arlington, VA (the Pentagon)
Aberdeen, MD (the Maryland House)
New Castle, DE (Mike’s Famous Harley-Davidson)
Linden, NJ (Applebee’s)
Escorted by police, the ride makes stops at all three of the 9/11 attack sites to honor the heroes and victims from that tragic day.
The event isn’t limited to bikers though, reaching out to all types of people remembering the 9/11 tragedy, from the everyday person to avid motorcyclists to police, fire and emergency personnel. In previous rides, the motorcycle procession has gathered many followers who get together on the route and at stopping points to cheer on the riders and show their support for the cause.
New to this year’s ride, bikers can bring their families along using a bus service which is also available for those who don’t want to ride.
The 2011 ride is also promising to feature entertainment by a well-known Country Music Artist, who will be officially announced on July 18th, 2011. The concert will take place in Arlington, Virginia on Friday, August 19th on Army Navy Drive from 8:00 PM- 9:30 PM and is open to the public to attend.
For those interested, pre- registration for the ride closes on August 1, 2011.
“Through this year’s program, along the ride, we will continue our primary mission to remember and honor those who lost their lives on 9/11,” Sjurseth remarked.
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