A Brief History of the Daytona Harley-Davidson Ride for Children

This year marks the 13th year for the Daytona Harley-Davidson Annual Ride for Children to be held October 14, 2007 and it’s gearing up to be the biggest and best Ride ever!

It begins with the compassion of one man…

In 1995, Bruce Rossmeyer, owner of Daytona Harley-Davidson became involved with Camp Boggy Creek. After visiting this amazing Camp for children with chronic and life threatening illnesses, he pledged to raise $1,000,000 within ten years. Thanks to the support and help from so many motorcycle enthusiasts throughout Florida and the Southeast, over $2,900,000 has been generated since inception.

It succeeds with the generosity of all…

The Ride continues to grow every year and not only raises dollars but much needed awareness of the Camp. Last year’s Ride netted $500,000 for the kids of Camp Boggy Creek. None of this would be possible without the generous sponsors, supporters, riders, volunteers and employees of Daytona Harley-Davidson who make this great Ride possible furthering the mission of Camp Boggy Creek.

Grand Marshals

Past Grand Marshals have included Paul Newman, General Norman Schwarzkopf, Kyle Petty, Lorenzo Lamas, Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, Orange County Choppers - Paul Sr. and Paul, Jr., Arlen Ness, Eddie Trotta, Roland Sands, Jesse Rooke, the late Johnny Chop, James Gandolfini and Aida Turturro of the Sopranos.

Pre-Ride Events

On the eve of the Ride a Pre-Ride party hosted by Destination Daytona allows Riders to pick up credentials the night before the Ride and enjoy complementary hors d’oeurves & cocktails. The famous Jason D. Williams band will entertain all of the VIP & Deluxe Riders this year!!

Special Thanks!

Thanks to everyone who has participated in the past and for those who will attend this year for the first time! On behalf of the 23,000 seriously ill children and families in the state of Florida, we thank you immensely!! We look forward to seeing you on October 13th and 14th.