Pre-registration Open for Fundraising Teams, Vendors and Sponsors
Get ready for the rumble of thousands of motorcycles hitting the road this fall, raising funds to give a fighting chance for every baby. The 16th annual Bikers for Babies fundraiser, the single largest fundraiser hosted by the March of Dimes to be held in November, will launch with a Kick Off Rally at Six Bends Harley-Davidson on Thursday, July 14 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Bikers for Babies plays a critical role in supporting research and medical services aimed at decreasing premature birth and infant health. Taking place from November 4 to 6, Bikers for Babies weekend will include variety of family-friendly events, culminating with the largest and longest police-escorted motorcycle ride in the country for March of Dimes. This year’s fundraiser aims to raise $200,000 to reduce the number of babies born prematurely.
The Bikers for Babies Kick Off Rally, held at Six Bends Harley-Davidson at 9501 Thunder Road, will include opportunities to meet and network with various sponsors, donors, riders and other supporters. Individual and team fundraisers will be given the tools they’ll need to be successful, and motorcycle riders will have the chance to register first for the Naples to Fort Myers ride. Complementary food will be provided by Longhorn Steakhouse. Attendees should R.S.V.P. online by July 10 at www.bit.ly/BikersForBabiesKickoff. For details, contact Trent Howe at THowe@MarchofDimes.org.
Bikers for Babies is presented by LeeSar. Additional sponsors include: Six Bends Harley-Davidson, Naples Harley-Davidson, Arthrex, Enterprise Holdings, Audi of Fort Myers, Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee, Lint Doctor, Pepsi, La Mesa RV, Suncoast Beverages, The News-Press Media Group, Star Performance Marketing, Pushing the Envelope Inc., and iHeart Media. Event sponsorship and vendor opportunities are available. For more information about becoming an event sponsor visit www.bikersforbabies.org/southwestflorida.
