June 19th to July 6th, 2007 "Iron Torch Ride"
Worlds Longest Torch Run for Special Olympics
Iron Butt Ultimate Coast to Coast
"The Largest Group Ride"
On June 19th 2007, a group of motorcycle riders will ride for a very good cause. This is not unlike any given weekend when the spring rolls around, bikers look for reasons to ride the iron horse. Yet this will be different, can we say never been done or can it be done? This ride will break all records to show to people everywhere some of the same determination that can be found on the faces of participants of the Special Olympics. This ride is for them, the Special Olympics athletes, as bikers will ride from Prudhoe Bay Alaska to Key West Florida. What makes this ride so monumental and record breaking will be in the ride itself, 50 riders Ocean to Ocean carrying the Special Olympics Torch on motorcycles. Each rider will be riding for his or her own State, Province or Nation. Leading the way will be Public Safety Officers all 6,000 miles. The Law Enforcement community has worked together to support the Torch Run for Special Olympics for many years and this year they invite you to join them.
Celebrating it's 25th Anniversary in 2006, the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics is the movement's largest grass roots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle. The Torch Run has raised $21.4 million for Special Olympics Programs around the world in 2005. More than 85,000 Law Enforcement Officers carried the Flame of Hope across 35 nations, raising awareness and funds for Special Olympics.
As the Iron Torch Ride comes through your state you are welcome to join in as travel south. or come and meet us in Key West. We will be waiting for you when you arrive and the thank-you party will begin. The ride will be a reflection of all America. Sponsors of the ride can ride with us or help a rider raise funds for the Special Olympics. Riders have offered themselves as billboards; you can outfit them and bikes in your logo. You can help in the ride by sponsoring any spin-off rides or events that go along with the ride weekend. The Iron Torch Ride will break records in fund raising as well, let's see what 50 riders can do for the community. All media are welcome to ride in this event and join in the record.
The host of this event is the Georgia 7 Chapter of the Blue Knights International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club. The chapter is very involved in the Metro Atlanta area based in Newnan. They have raised over $200,000.00 for local charities in just 5 short years. If you would like to be a rider or sponsor for this event please contact us by e-mail: eddie2909@aol.com or call 770-719-8306.
WE NEED YOU:
Help is needed in many ways.
No event can succeed without help from sponsors and friends.
Presenting Sponsors:
Donations above $10,000.00 each will receive special placement in the ride and a turn at carrying the Special Olympics Torch at the pre-ride parties in Atlanta, sponsoring States and Key West. Your advertising placed on flyers, ride bikes, and trailers. Front seating at Sponsor Banquet Friday, Ride Banquet Saturday and ending Banquet Key West, Ride Jacket, shirt, pin and Iron Torch Gift. Name on World Record Ride Plaque.
Platinum Sponsors:
Donations of $5,000.00 or more will receive special placement in all rides from in sponsoring states, Atlanta, Fairbanks and Key West. Earn a spot carrying the Ride Torch. Advertising on ride bikes and trailer; Special seating at sponsor banquet Friday; Ride Banquet on Saturday, and ending Banquet Key West. Ride Jacket, shirt, and special Iron Torch Gift. Name on World Record Ride Plaque.
Gold Sponsors:
Donations of $2,000.00 or more will receive special placement of name on your favorite bike on both rides from Atlanta and from Iron Torch. Ride shirt, pin and Ride Banquet on Saturday.
Name on World Record Ride Plaque.
Silver Sponsors:
Rider Donation: Donation of $500.00 admits (1)one rider on World Record Ride from Prudhoe Bay Alaska to Key West.
The IRON TORCH RIDE hopes to set records in fund raising as well as riding. The minimum donation is $500.00 per rider. This will include; Ride entry, Ride pin, 2 Ride shirts, breakfast on ride day, pre-ride banquet and ending banquet. Iron Butt Ultimate Coast to Coast certifications.
Rider pledge, support your favorite rider by sponsoring him by miles ridden. Even a penny or less per mile can be a tremendous help. Sign up today!
