September 4 2023 update:
Folks,
Willing Warriors has a much greater reach and range than many people think. Veterans and their families from around the country have taken advantage of their programs and each year they continue to affect more and more lives. Greatly appreciate your support as we try to hit $25,000 raised for the year.. Every dollar counts.
Peter & Jeannie
August 28 update:
Great news as we are approaching $22,500! There are 2 donations that are not recorded on this page. Very grateful for everyone's generousity.
A huge "THANK YOU" to all those who have showed their support over the past three years. Because of your generosity Jeannie and I have raised roughly $25,000 in support of Willing Warriors and the great work they do with our Veterans and their families. We are saddling up again on September 9, 2023 for the 60 & 30 mile rides.
The Warrior Retreat at Bull Run is the flagship program of Willing Warriors. The Retreat provides a much-needed break for our recovering service members at military hospitals in the National Capital Region. The daily routine of the long recovery process takes a heavy toll on the entire warrior family. The Retreat is a place where our “Willing Warriors” can get away from the hospital environment with their families to relax, enjoy quality time, and reconnect in a comfortable home-like setting. This respite helps to revitalize the mind, spirit, and soul; important aspects of the holistic healing process. The objective is that the entire family returns to their warrior’s recovery process feeling refreshed, inspired, and motivated to succeed in rebuilding the lives they wish to lead.
I would appreciate you considering a $10 donation in support of the Willing Warrior retreat. As always, please feel free to join us for the ride. Thank you in advance for your continued generosity.
For more on the Willing Warriors please visit www.willingwarriors.org
Thank you in advance,
Peter E
2023 Warrior Ride
2023 Warrior Ride to Benefit Willing Warriors
This event supports our nation's wounded, ill, and injured service members through the services provided by the non-profit organization Willing Warriors. Many of them will be participating in the event either as riders, volunteers, or part of the crowd along the road cheering the riders on. Active duty and veteran service members may also be participating. These outstanding individuals are professional warriors who have given so much to defend our country. Through our work at the Warrior Retreat at Bull Run, we've seen how the support of the community helps to lift their spirits, heal their hidden wounds, and rebuild their lives. The Warrior Bike Ride is your opportunity to see them, ride alongside them, get to know them, and thank them in person for the service and sacrifices they've given to our country. Whether you want to ride, volunteer or just be part of the crowd cheering them on, this is an event that you don't want to miss!
What is the Warrior Ride?
The Warrior Ride is an activity-filled day hosted at The Farm Brewery at Broad Run, raising funds to support Willing Warriors. The day begins with riders taking on the challenge of either a 13 mile, 30-mile Half-Metric, 37 Mile Gravel Route, or Metric 63 mile road ride through the rolling back roads of Prince William and Loudoun Counties.
This event supports our nation's wounded, ill, and injured service members through the services provided by the nonprofit organization Willing Warriors. Many of them will be participating in the event either as riders, volunteers, or part of the crowd cheering the riders on. Many active duty and veteran service members may also be participating. These outstanding individuals have given so much to defend our country. Through our work at the Warrior Retreat at Bull Run, we've seen how the support of the community helps to lift their spirits, heal their hidden wounds, and rebuild their lives. The Warrior Bike Ride is your opportunity to see them, ride alongside them, get to know them, and thank them in person for the service and sacrifices they've given to our country. Whether you want to ride, volunteer or just be part of the crowd cheering them on, this is an event that you don't want to miss!
While our first and foremost goal is your safety, the most important decision is yours. Are you comfortable riding in a setting where there are other cyclists? If not, we understand and suggest that you wait until another day before riding in a group setting. In lieu of riding this year, please consider making a donation.