To celebrate 10 years of partnership, Veterans Charity Ride and Indian Motorcycle are hosting a Memorial Day reunion to welcome back VCR veterans. The reunion took place from May 24-27 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Veterans Charity Ride was founded by veteran Parachutist Dave Frey and is a veteran-led nonprofit organization that provides motor therapy to combat injured veterans. VCR’s goal is to support vets as they transition to civilian life by providing camaraderie, motorcycle adventures, and other initiatives.
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Dave Frey, founder of Veterans Charity Ride, said: “It is incredible to be entering our 10th year of motor therapy and there is no doubt that we could not have achieved so much without the support Loyal support from our friends at Indian Motorcycle.” “While we celebrate 10 years with a Memorial Day reunion with the brothers and sisters who have joined us throughout our program, we are also excited to continue the pace and salute welcome new veterans into the program and help them through their recovery process just like we did. a lot.”
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Throughout Memorial Day weekend, participating veterinarians will enjoy adventure activities supported by the National Competency Center in Park City. Veterinarians will also go on therapeutic motorcycle rides and participate in team-building exercises.
Another VCR event is scheduled for June 8-16 in Moab, Utah, to celebrate Veterans Motorcycle Therapy Month. During this event, VCR will host a group of new and returning veterans with therapy trips, adventure activities, and small group therapy sessions. They will also participate in the India-sponsored Durango Rendezvous event in Durango, Colordo.
“Over the past decade, the Veterans Charity Ride has improved the lives of countless veterans, many of whom will not leave home again,” said Aaron Jax, vice president of Indian Motorcycle. upon discharge”. “Through a therapeutic program that leverages the freedom of the open road, the roar of the engine and the connection between veterans, VCR has been incredibly successful in helping veterans found a life after service and we are honored to play a role in supporting such a great cause.”
To learn more or donate to the Veterans Charity Ride, visit VCR website.
