By Indian Motorcycle, Folds of Honor
Indian motorcycle owners across the country are coming together to raise funds for a non-profit organization that supports the families of military service members and first responders
Folds Of Honor provides educational scholarships to spouses and children of U.S. military service members and first responders who have fallen or become disabled while serving our country and communities
Indian Motorcycle will give away a custom Indian Springfield to the person who raises the most funds, additional products and prizes offered for various donation levels
MINNEAPOLIS, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Indian motorcyclethe American company First Motorcycle Company, today announced a fundraising campaign in cooperation with the company Folds of honor, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing families of fallen or disabled service members and first responders with life-changing educational scholarships. Connecting its owner community, Indian Motorcycle coordinates regional owner rides across the country August 24, 2024. Indian Motorcycle owners can donate and register take part before midnight on the day August 242024.
The fundraising event encourages Indian Motorcycle owner groups across the country to get involved by donating to the cause and participating in the Folds of Honor charity ride. Every contribution, regardless of size, fuels the mission to make a significant impact on the lives of the families of fallen or disabled service members and first responders. As a special incentive, Indian Motorcycle will gift the highest fundraiser with a brand novel custom Indian Springfield. Additional products and rewards will be offered at various contribution levels.
“Supporting U.S. military service members and first responders has always been a cornerstone of our brand, so we are excited to partner with Folds of Honor and encourage our owners to give back and support families in need,” he said Aaron Jax, vice president of Indian Motorcycle. “As riders, we understand the power of community and the joy of giving back, and with a legion of owners across the country, we are incredibly excited to have the opportunity to make an impact on such an important cause.”
For almost 20 years, Folds of Honor has provided educational support to families of fallen or disabled service members and first responders. Folds of Honor has awarded over 52,000 educational scholarships in total $244 million in educational impact. Providing 45% of all scholarships to minority students, the organization significantly impacts educational opportunities by supporting diversity and empowerment in academia.
“We are grateful to the Indian Motorcycle team and the proud patriots who ride,” said the Lt. Col And Rooney, founder and CEO of Folds of Honor. “The people who participate in these nationwide drives have chosen to never forget the sacrifices of these American heroes and to help provide academic scholarships for their spouses and children.”
The Folds of Honor charity ride is one of the many events in which the Indian Motorcycle Riders Group (IMRG) is participating. With approximately 137 chapters and 7,500 riders nationwide, IMRG organizes hundreds of rides and events each year for members and regular riders alike. To learn more, visit the website IMRG website.
Registration and donations are now available on the website Website of the IMRG National Charity. For more information please visit IndianMotorcycle.comor follow along Facebook, X AND Instagram.
Indian Motorcycle is the first motorcycle company in America. Founded in 1901, Indian Motorcycle has won the hearts of motorcyclists around the world and earned the distinction of being one of America’s most legendary and iconic brands thanks to its unrivaled racing dominance, engineering prowess and countless innovations and industry pioneers. Today, this heritage and passion comes to life under the brand’s novel leadership. To learn more, visit www.indianmotorcycle.com.
Folds of Honor is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to spouses and children of U.S. military service members and first responders who were killed or disabled while serving our country and communities. Our education scholarships support private school tuition or tutoring in grades K-12, college, technical or vocational education, and postgraduate work, including a master’s degree, doctorate or professional program. Funding is also available for a second bachelor’s degree or trade/technical program certificate. Since its founding in 2007, Folds of Honor has awarded more than 52,000 scholarships totaling approximately $244 million in all 50 states. Of the students served, 45 percent are minorities. It has a four-star rating from Charity Navigator and is certified platinum on Candid. It was founded by Lieutenant Colonel Dan Rooney, the only F-16 fighter pilot in history (with three combat tours in Iraq) and a PGA Professional. He is currently stationed with Detachment 1 of the Air Force Recruiting Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. For more information or to donate to the Folds of Honor Scholarship, visit www.foldsofhonor.org.
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