General Information
1. Introduction:
America's 9/11 Foundation,
Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Non Profit Organization. The foundation was established
in 2003 after two successful rides and the participants desire to continue
and grow the effort. The foundations goals are to support those who
answer the 911 call and NEVER FORGET SEPTEMBER 11, 2001.
2. Memorial Motorcycle Ride Details
All bikes welcome: sport bikes, foreign bikes, domestic bikes, trikes, side cars, choppers, home-made bikes, and anything that would require a DOT Motorcycle license.
3. This Years Events (2008)
Join us in paying tribute
on this 8th Annual Commemorative Motorcycle Ride in Remembrance of those who
served, protected, lost their lives, and to the volunteers from September
11, 2001. The foundation actively supports those who put their lives on the
line for each of us every day. So far the foundation has presented
scholarships to 43 children of First Responders totaling $90,000. The
foundation has donated additionally more then $180,000. to First Responders
Departments and their families. This year 15 - $2,000
college scholarships were awarded to family members of active/disabled First
Responders. General
Donations can be directly made to this fund.
This years specific events are being finalized and
will be posted in May 2008
4. Donations scheduled for 2008
The foundations will be making the following donations:
1. Announcing those who received 15 - $2,000. college scholarships.
2. Presenting an escorting officer's department with a New 2009 FLHTPI
3. Special Presentations ????
Note: (No board members or volunteers receive any pay for their efforts we are 100% volunteer staffed).
Our 2006 financial audit shows that less then 9% when to general and administrative costs.
More then 91% when to programs and fund raising.
4.1. Donation Address
America's 9/11 Foundation, Inc.
13630 Barnhouse Place
Leesburg Virginia 20176-5460
(703)771-0118 or toll free (877)771-0118
(703)771-3959 (fax)
5. How to Participate
Participation in this motorcycle ride requires a registration fee with the proceeds going to the America's 9/11 Foundation, Inc. proceeds are distributed to various Police/Fire/EMS organizations.
5.1. Registration
To register for the ride click on the registration link and register online or click here. After you register you will receive a registration certificate in the mail within three weeks of registering, the last certificates will be mailed out August 8th.
If you desire to do an offline registration you may do so by clicking here . This will pop up a window where you can print the form and either fax it in or place it the general mail.
5.1.1. Escorting Officer Registration
If you are an escorting officer you need to register at the same registration link then click on "escorting police officer registration". You must attend on a POLICE MOTORCYCLE and in uniform. Officers who support this event have their registrations waived and hotel accommodations are provided for them (two officers per room)
5.1.2. General Registration
If you are a civilian you need to register at the same registration link then click on "General Registration". Solo riders pay a $100 registration fee additional passenger pays and additional $25 registration fee. We encourage participants to PRE-Register. This way we can account for the correct amounts of food and notify the jurisdictions about the size of the group. You Must have a Valid Motorcycle License to participate and a helmet must be worn during the entire ride. Full refunds are available until August 1, 2008.
Don't forget to purchase a 2008 America's 9/11 Ride T-shirt ($20) or 2008 America's 9/11 Ride Polo shirt ($30) among other merchandise by clicking the "Merchandise" link
Hotel rooms will sell out. Check out the "Hotels" link for hotel information.
5.2. Logistics
The next step is to look at the "contacts" list and the directions (coming soon) to find a nearby starting location to ride to Somerset, PA or meet the group in Somerset, PA. Contacts are also available if you are participating in only DC or NYC.
Check out the "Itinerary '08"(coming soon) link to see what and when events will be happening this year. Hotel reservations can be made at the three locations and the hotels in the area can be found at the "Hotels" link.
Check out the information on the "To Do List" to prepare yourself and your bike for the ride.
6. Foundation MISSION Statement
This is the foundation statement we believe, uphold, and follow.
“Supporting Those Who Protect US All”
God bless you and America!