Welcome to my fundraising page. I am riding my bicycle for 500 miles in just 4 days this year to honor law enforcement officers and first responders that have fallen in the line of duty. Your support will help me reach my goal. All proceeds that we raise will go directly to Charlotte's Finest Legacy Foundation to support its mission of providing college scholarships to area youth seeking a career in law enforcement.
I started riding to honor the fallen when my brother-in-law was killed in the line of duty in 2016.While training for the ride I was nearly crushed (and my bike was) from being underneath a semi - truck. I was preserved as the scripture verse Job 13:15 became prominent "Though he slay me...yet will I still hope in Him." After surviving that herrowing event I spent two days in the hospital with stretched ligaments but was blessed to return to riding with no other ill effects. I have been preserved through surviving a stroke in 2018 and effects of Post Covid Syndrome in 2020. My resilience is due only to the miraculous Grace of Jesus.
During last year's ride to honor DC on day two 70 miles into the 120 mile day I suffered a broken sixth rib separated and cracked my right shoulder. I painfully managed to complete most of the final 300 miles of the next two days. My roommate, Brian Foley hid my bike for the short second leg of Day 3 to ensure my safety after noticing my sluggish responses. I did not discover the extent of my injuries until X-rays were taken after returning to OHIO. We ride for a purpose...to honor the fallen. Please donate to support me with participating in this year's ride to honor. Thank you for visiting my page and allowing me to share my story.
My youngest son Isaac wanted to say "Howdy" to the good folks that support his daddy to continue honoring the fallen.
I wish to give special thanks to God (Jeremiah 29:11- 14) for blessing me with my delightful fiance, Camie,and for her love, encouragement and support.
Bike 2 DC - Ride to Honor
On Monday, May 9, 2023, we will meet at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Headquarters. We will hold an opening ceremony to acknowledge those N.C. law enforcement officers tragically killed in 2022. Then we will roll out with a full police escort to begin our meaningful journey to DC, fully supported all along the way.
Bike 2 DC - Ride To Honor is a fundraising event benefitting Charlotte's Finest Legacy Foundation and its mission. Registered riders accept two challenges. The first is to ride 500 miles in just four days. But more importantly, the second is to raise money for this amazing organization. All riders agree to a minimum fundraising amount based on the category selected during registration. Riders can reach their goal by donating to their own fundraising effort or sharing their custom PledgeReg fundraising page with friends, family, and co-workers. PledgeReg makes it easy and fun to share your own personal message about why you are raising money, and even easier to collect donations.
Since 2007, Law Enforcement officers from Charlotte and the surrounding area have gathered each May to ride bicycles 500 miles over four days from Charlotte to Washington, DC, as a part of the annual “Bike 2 DC - Ride to Honor” event. Our journey is not easy, but each mile is a tribute to those law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
The Charlotte’s Finest Legacy Foundation was established to provide the youth of Charlotte, NC, and Mecklenburg County with the freedom to continue their education past high school. The Charlotte’s Finest Legacy Foundation is the result of a collaborative effort designed to honor the memory of Charlotte’s Fallen Heroes by furthering their Legacy through the pursuit of higher education.