2010 Operation Helping Hero's Freedom Ride

EasternPARiverRunners · 02-12-2010, 10:12 AM

Hello Everyone,

I just wanted to keep you guys informed as we get ready for our 4th Annual Operation Helping Hero's Freedom Ride set for July 16,17 and 18, 2010 We hope that we can get as many of you as possible to come out for at least the 1 day ride on July 17th to Washington D.C. Below is our plans for the ride year and you can sign up on our website at www.easternpariverrunners.org Please help support our troops. If you have questions or need more information please contact us either here or at our website.

Thanks For Your Support

The Eastern PA River Runners

2010 Operation Helping Hero’s Freedom Ride

July 16th, 17th, and 18th 2010

The Eastern PA River Runners, a local charter club of The American Watercraft Association, along with The Perry Performance Group out of Dania Beach, FL. are proud to team with The Family & Friends For Freedom Fund Inc., to raise money for this wonderful organization that aids in the recovery of our combat wounded Marines and servicemen and women from other branches of the armed forces recovering at both Bethesda Naval Hospital and Walter Reed Medical Center. The 4th Annual Operation Helping Hero’s Freedom Ride will commence with the hopes and dreams of America’s hero’s riding with us. We will set out on a journey of approximately 400 miles round trip in 3 days on personal watercraft. The journey will take the following route:

First Day at Sunrise – Friday July 16th : Depart from Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis, MD and head down the Chesapeake Bay turning up the Potomac River to Quantico Marine Corps base in Quantico, VA. for a layover that evening.

Morning of the Second Day – Saturday July 17th : Continue up the Potomac River to Leesylvania State Park in Woodbridge, VA. where they will meet up with 100 or so personal watercraft riders from around the area. The group will then travel to Washington D.C. in the hopes of raising awareness within the community and the government to the much needed help and care of America’s combat wounded Marines and servicemen and women from all branches of the armed forces. The group will then return and go to Tim’s River Shore Restaurant for lunch and a great afternoon of fun, entertainment and festivities before returning to the Marine Corps Base for the evening.

Morning of the Last Day – Sunday July 18th: The River Runners will depart from Quantico Marine Corps Base and begin their trip back to Sandy Point State Park along the same path that they arrived.

If you and your family believe and are thankful for the freedom we have, then please help those who have fought and suffered to bring us that freedom as well as dedicating their lives trying to free other countries. Do your part in whatever way you can to help The Family & Friends For Freedom Fund Inc. assist the fine servicemen and women who have fought with bravery for your right to live in the home of the FREE and the BRAVE.

All those who wish to participate in either the entire 3-day event, July 16,17 and 18 or the one-day only ride July 17 are required to pre-register by July 4, 2010. There will be a $25.00 registration donation per personal watercraft that will go directly to the charity organization.

For more information on the ride, how to pre-register, or how you can help please contact the Eastern PA River Runners at info@easternpariverrunners.org or you can contact The Family & Friends For Freedom Fund Inc. at www.injuredmarinesfund.org

Thank You

davidw · 02-12-2010, 10:19 AM

It nice to start thinking about summer. Especially after the crap this week .

EasternPARiverRunners · 02-12-2010, 10:24 AM

I agree with you there. It can't come soon enough. After all the snow on Wednesday and the week before we have about 45 inches on the ground and they are possibly calling for another 6 to 8 on Monday night. Not sure where to put it.

Well spread the word about the ride and register early if you plan on coming. The full 3-day ride is limited but the 1 day ride on the 17th is not limited at the moment.

Thanks

EasternPARiverRunners · 06-22-2010, 03:12 PM

Hello Everyone,

It is getting close to the date of the Freedom Ride so please register soon. We appreciate your support as always and also I have also included some updated information for you.

Thanks Again,

The Eastern PA River Runners

2010 Operation Helping Hero’s Freedom Ride

July 16th, 17th, and 18th 2010

The Eastern PA River Runners, a local charter club of The American Watercraft Association, along with The Perry Performance Group out of Dania Beach, FL. are proud to team with The Family & Friends For Freedom Fund Inc., to raise money for this wonderful organization that aids in the recovery of our combat wounded Marines and servicemen and women from other branches of the armed forces recovering at both Bethesda Naval Hospital and Walter Reed Medical Center. The 4th Annual Operation Helping Hero’s Freedom Ride will commence with the hopes and dreams of America’s hero’s riding with us. We will set out on a journey of approximately 400 miles round trip in 3 days on personal watercraft. The journey will take the following route:
First Day at Sunrise – Friday July 16th: Depart from Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis, MD and head down the Chesapeake Bay turning up the Potomac River to Quantico Marine Corps base in Quantico, VA. for a layover that evening.
Morning of the Second Day – Saturday July 17th :Continue up the Potomac River to Leesylvania State Park in Woodbridge, VA. where they will meet up with 100 or so personal watercraft riders from around the area. The group will then travel to Washington D.C. in the hopes of raising awareness within the community and the government to the much needed help and care of America’s combat wounded Marines and servicemen and women from all branches of the armed forces. The group will then return and go to Tim’s River Shore Restaurant for lunch and a great afternoon of fun, entertainment and festivities before returning to the Marine Corps Base for the evening.
Morning of the Last Day – Sunday July 18th: The River Runners will depart from Quantico Marine Corps Base and begin their trip back to Sandy Point State Park along the same path that they arrived.

What we are in search of on this ride is the support by presence of every personal watercraft club, rider and enthusiast in and around the surrounding area as well as those who wish to travel to ride for this great cause, to join us on Saturday July 17th at Leesylvania State Park at 10:00 am for a ride to Washington D.C. to raise “Awareness by Presence” and then head back to Tim’s River Shore Restaurant for a great time.
Check in time for the ride on Saturday July 17th begins at 8:00 am until 9:20am at the launch ramp area to the left of the main pavilion (if facing the Potomac River) where the sailboat hoists are located. There will be a riders meeting at 9:30 am and we will depart for Washington D.C. at 10:00am promptly. Please contact us at info@easternpariverrunners.org if you are planning on attending. Leave your name, contact information and how many will be in attendance, so that we may have a head count.

If you and your family believe and are thankful for the freedom we have, then please help those who have fought and suffered to bring us that freedom. As well as dedicating their lives to trying to free other countries. Do your part in whatever way you can to help The Family & Friends For Freedom Fund Inc. assist the fine servicemen and women who have fought with bravery for your right to live in the home of the FREE and the BRAVE.

All those who wish to participate in either the entire 3-day event, July 16,17 and 18 or the one-day only ride July 17 are required to pre-register by July 4, 2010. There will be a $25.00 registration donation per personal watercraft that will go directly to the charity organization.
For more information on the ride, how to pre-register, or how you can help please contact the Eastern PA River Runners at info@easternpariverrunners.orgor you can contact The Family & Friends For Freedom Fund Inc. at www.injuredmarinesfund.org
Thank You

EasternPARiverRunners · 07-15-2010, 03:21 AM

Hello Everyone,

The Operation Helping Hero's Freedom Ride is this Saturday July 17. You can register online at www.eastenpariverrunners.org until 8:00 p.m. tomorrow night or you can register the day of the event between 8 and 9 a.m. Information for the ride and meeting location for the Saturday ride are located on our website homepage.

Thanks For Your Support