The 8th annual Wounded America Charity Motorcycle Ride brought together 125 motorcycles and 150 participants, raising $25,000 to support Michigan veterans and first responders. The event, sponsored by Motown Harley-Davidson in Taylor and its Motown Hog Chapter #4375, along with Rotary Clubs from Dearborn Heights, Grosse Ile, Romulus, Southgate, Taylor, Trenton, and Woodhaven/Brownstown, highlighted the strength of community collaboration.
Lawrence Wright, a member of the Rotary Club of Taylor and the Hog Chapter, emphasized the importance of local support, stating, “We couldn’t do it without them… The primary money comes from rotaries, small businesses, many individuals, and riders.”
The ride began at Motown Harley-Davidson at 10 a.m. The route passed through rotary communities, where patriotic displays, including large American flags held by Romulus and Inkster fire departments and a garrison-style flag from J & M Towing in Romulus, underscored the event’s theme.
After the ride, participants gathered for a TasteFest at Motown Harley-Davidson, featuring food from local restaurants, music, and a special “Salute to Our Veterans and First Responders.”
The $25,000 raised will benefit two organizations: Downriver for Veterans, which provides emergency financial assistance to local veterans, and Foundation 14, which supports combat veterans through motorcycle-based therapy.