Everything You Need to Reach Your Goal & Make an Impact
Every mile you ride and every dollar you raise helps support first responders and families facing the lasting impacts of service. Whether you’re just getting started or pushing toward your next recognition level, we’re here to help every step of the way.
JUMPSTART YOUR FUNDRAISING EFFORTS WITH THESE EASY STEPS.
Customize Your Fundraising Page-Add a personal photo and share your story. Tell people who you’re riding for and why this mission matters to you.
Share Your “Why”-Be clear and personal. Whether you’re honoring the 343, supporting a first responder, or sharing your own connection, your story is what drives support.
Ask for Donations Everywhere-In person, by text, email, or social — don’t be afraid to ask. People want to support you, they just need the opportunity.
Record a Short Video-Share a quick video explaining why you’re riding. Post it on social, text it, and include it in emails — it creates a stronger, more personal connection.
Get Social-Use Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, to share updates, milestones, and your mission. Be sure to connect Facebook Fundraising in your dashboard.
Use Your QR Code Everywhere-Create small cards or fliers with your QR code and fundraising link. Hand them out at events, or local businesses to make giving easy.
FUNDRAISING GUIDE
Our Ride for Resilience Fundraising Guide is designed to help make fundraising simple, achievable, and impactful. Inside, you’ll find fundraising tips, social media ideas, event inspiration, workplace fundraising strategies, and tools to help you confidently reach — and exceed — your goal while supporting first responders and their families.
DOWNLOAD YOUR FUNDRAISING GUIDE TODAY!
- Easy fundraising tips anyone can use
- Simple social media posts ideas
- Step-by-step ideas to help you reach your goal
- Real ways participants raise money fast
HOW TO RAISE $1,000 IN A WEEK
Be a $1,000 Fundraising Hero and make an even greater impact for first responders and their families. This quick fundraising guide provides simple, actionable ideas to help you reach your goal in just one week. Every dollar raised helps support cancer survivorship, mental health resources, and community care connected to the lasting impact of service.
Go Beyond the Minimum And Earn Rewards Today!
To recognize the incredible effort our riders put into fundraising, we’ve created special Recognition Levels for participants who go above and beyond their fundraising minimums. Every additional dollar raised helps expand cancer survivorship support, mental health services, and community care for first responders and their families.
No matter where you finish in fundraising, every rider is making a meaningful difference. These levels simply celebrate the extra impact you’re making along the journey.
Honor Level
Raise $1,000 Above Your Fundraising Minimum
Participants who reach Honor Level will receive:
• Priority check-in and packet pickup
• Reserved VIP bike rack area
• Special Honor Level rider bib recognition
Resilience Level
Raise $2,000 Above Your Fundraising Minimum
Includes all Honor Level benefits plus:
• Private hotel room upgrade
• Event-wide recognition throughout the ride
• Name recognition on signage and digital platforms
NOTE- Private hotel room upgrades are limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first-earned basis
Legacy Level
Raise $4,500 Above Your Fundraising Minimum
Includes all Resilience Level benefits plus:
• Exclusive pre-ride Zoom call with Leadership
• Priority luggage handling and support
• Dedicate a leg of the ride in honor or memory of a loved one
• Special recognition during the closing ceremony



