Motorcycle riders will ride for the troops in a Kangaroo Express Salute Our Troops “ROO Ride” on Saturday, July 5, starting at the 264 E. Main St. Kangaroo Express store in Rockwell,
North Carolina is a part of the fourth annual “Salute Our Troops” fundraising campaign.
Riders will take a scenic motorcycle ride with multiple stops, including Rockwell AMVETS. The ride will end with a finale party back at the Kangaroo Express store and will include BBQ, hot dogs, raffle drawings, a corn-hole tournament and more.
Donation at time of registration is $20 for riders and $10 for non-riders. The first 50 to register will receive a free ROO Ride biker patch and T-shirt.
The Salute Our Troops fundraising campaign recognizes military heroes across Rockwell — both those who have served in the armed forces and those who have positively impacted the lives of those who serve our country.
Guests can donate at any Kangaroo Express store throughout the Southeast from now through Labor Day, Sept. 2. Funds raised will benefit Fisher House Foundation, Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces, United States Veterans Corps (USVC) and state-based military support organizations, including USO of North Carolina and the Soldiers and Airmen Assistance Fund in North Carolina.
To RSVP for this ROO Ride and check out all of the rides taking place this summer, visit www.kesalute.com.
Anyone under 18 years of age participating in a Salute Our Troops Motorcycle ROO Ride must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Registration begins at 9 a.m.; kick-stands up at 10 a.m.; finale party at approximately 1:30 p.m.
The Fisher House Foundation donates “comfort homes” that enable family members to be close to a loved one at the most stressful times – during the hospitalization for an unexpected illness, disease or injury. Comfort homes are at the Naval Hospital in Camp Lejeune and Womack Army Medical Center in Fort Bragg
American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces allows the Red Cross to ensure that military personnel get help whenever and wherever they need it – whether it’s resolving a crisis back home or providing care and support if they’re injured.
The United States Veterans Corps is a corps of military veterans, spouses, dependents and patriotic citizens performing hands-on community service with a mission/deployment attitude.
The Soldiers and Airmen Assistance Fund in North Carolina (SAAF-NC) provides financial aid to North Carolina Army and Air Guard families coping with unusual or unpreventable hardships.
The United Services Organizations of North Carolina (USO of NC) is the lead organization charged with supporting military servicemen and women and their families in the state of North Carolina by providing critical services and programs every step of the way, from enlistment, throughout active duty, for wounded, ill and injured and through transition to civilian life.