HISTORY
In the Summer of 2009, a few Marines and one FMF Corpsman, came together to discuss the possibility of forming a charitable non profit organization with the common bond of wearing the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor and our love of motorcycles. We eventually decided to go forward with our plans and call ourselves the "Semper Fi Riders" with the purpose of combining our efforts in support of worthwhile causes involving America's veterans and their families by giving of our time and sponsoring our own charitable events.
Along with supporting activities such as "Toys for Tots" and visitations to various veterans retirement facilities we elected to organize our own motorcycle poker run with the donations and proceeds to support "Heroes Week" which is sponsored by the Semper Fi Community Task Force (SFCTF) located in Huntsville, AL. The Heroes Week Project is a 6-7 day event whereby as many as 30 current wounded warriors from all the military branches and their spouses/care providers travel to Huntsville and are treated to numerous activities such as a fishing tournament with professional Bass Master anglers, dinner cruise on Lake Guntersville, a formal dinner at the Marine Corps Birthday Ball, a day at the spa for the ladies, tour of the Space and Rocket Center, special dining experiences at the Heritage Club, etc. All of this special tribute and treatment is enjoyed at no expense to our wounded warriors and can only be enjoyed through the generous donations of corporations, local businesses and private citizens.
In October of 2009, the Semper Fi Riders sponsored our 1st Annual Poker Run and thanks to the Blue Star Mother's, poker run sponsors and the many motorcycling enthusiasts from northern Alabama and southern Tennessee, we were able to raise and donate over $2,000.00 to the SFCTF in support of Heroes Week. From our 2010 poker run we were able to increase the donation to $3000.00. The 2011 Poker was a major success with a donation of $4,500.00 to the SFCTF. Last year, we were proud to be able to hand the SFCTF a $5,000 check! Thanks again to all of those who made it possible.
The Semper Fi Riders kindly asks for your support through your donations either monetary or non-monetary for this most worthy cause. Whether you are on two, three, or four wheels, please consider participating in our 6th Annual Poker Run which is scheduled for September 24, 2016. If you are a business or corporation and would like to become one of our sponsors, we would appreciate any monetary or non monetary donations and gifts. Non-monetary donations will be used to generate additional funds and awarded as special prizes for participants during the poker run. Our Veterans deserve the very best and this is an excellent way to show others how much you care.
Go to our "Annual Poker Run" page for more information.
If you would like to make a private or corporate monetary donation to this worthy cause, please mail a check payable to "Semper Fi Riders" to:
Treasurer
Semper Fi Riders
20177 Capitol Hill Drive
Tanner, AL 35671
Semper Fi
The Semper Fi Riders is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.
Along with supporting activities such as "Toys for Tots" and visitations to various veterans retirement facilities we elected to organize our own motorcycle poker run with the donations and proceeds to support "Heroes Week" which is sponsored by the Semper Fi Community Task Force (SFCTF) located in Huntsville, AL. The Heroes Week Project is a 6-7 day event whereby as many as 30 current wounded warriors from all the military branches and their spouses/care providers travel to Huntsville and are treated to numerous activities such as a fishing tournament with professional Bass Master anglers, dinner cruise on Lake Guntersville, a formal dinner at the Marine Corps Birthday Ball, a day at the spa for the ladies, tour of the Space and Rocket Center, special dining experiences at the Heritage Club, etc. All of this special tribute and treatment is enjoyed at no expense to our wounded warriors and can only be enjoyed through the generous donations of corporations, local businesses and private citizens.
In October of 2009, the Semper Fi Riders sponsored our 1st Annual Poker Run and thanks to the Blue Star Mother's, poker run sponsors and the many motorcycling enthusiasts from northern Alabama and southern Tennessee, we were able to raise and donate over $2,000.00 to the SFCTF in support of Heroes Week. From our 2010 poker run we were able to increase the donation to $3000.00. The 2011 Poker was a major success with a donation of $4,500.00 to the SFCTF. Last year, we were proud to be able to hand the SFCTF a $5,000 check! Thanks again to all of those who made it possible.
The Semper Fi Riders kindly asks for your support through your donations either monetary or non-monetary for this most worthy cause. Whether you are on two, three, or four wheels, please consider participating in our 6th Annual Poker Run which is scheduled for September 24, 2016. If you are a business or corporation and would like to become one of our sponsors, we would appreciate any monetary or non monetary donations and gifts. Non-monetary donations will be used to generate additional funds and awarded as special prizes for participants during the poker run. Our Veterans deserve the very best and this is an excellent way to show others how much you care.
Go to our "Annual Poker Run" page for more information.
If you would like to make a private or corporate monetary donation to this worthy cause, please mail a check payable to "Semper Fi Riders" to:
Treasurer
Semper Fi Riders
20177 Capitol Hill Drive
Tanner, AL 35671
Semper Fi
The Semper Fi Riders is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.
