4th Annual Rally & Ride Out of the Darkness – Mental Health & Suicide Awareness

Published on September 28, 2024

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Date/Time
Date(s) - 09/28/2024
8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location
SUN 'n FUN Fly-In Airport - 4175 James C. Ray Dr

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4th Annual Rally & Ride Out of the Darkness

We are rallying and riding in memory of those we have lost to suicide; the aftermath families must face, those who struggle daily, and for those who need resources. Our mission is to bring awareness about mental health and suicide to all by collaborating with other resource programs in the community. This will be an escorted ride that leads to a huge community rally at the Sun-N-Fun Fly-In, Lakeland Airport. We will have 70+ vendors, entertainment, alcohol and food, camping for the weekend, and so much more.

Love Surrounds You Memorial Foundation is partnering with Lakeland Harley Davidson, Infidels MC of all active and retired veterans, Revolution Church, and other positive organizations to raise awareness about suicide and mental health. We raise money for scholarships to help those in our local community find hope, support, and resources by unifying the community, all MC’s, riders and 4-wheel riders from all over for the same common purpose. If you are interested in participating or volunteering, please reach out to us. We want to bring the community together.

There is also a nation-wide travel train from 37 other states around the United States of motorcycles coming from Maine, Washington, California, and more to meet in North Carolina to ride as a group to Lakeland, FL the Wednesday before the big ride. Lakeland Harley will be hosting a Bike Night to greet them on that Friday the 27th. Follow beacons.ai/my_turn_moto for updated info on the travel train.

We still need over 50 volunteers, sponsors to support the ride & rally, mental health type resource vendors and merchandise vendors.

Ride Starts at: Roscoe’s Chili Challenge – 5320 Shady Oak Dr N, Lakeland, FL 33810

Ride Ends at: SUN ‘n FUN Fly-In Airport – 4175 James C. Ray Dr, Lakeland, FL 33811

VENDORS & SPONSORS!!! We are looking for 90 vendors who want to set up a booth to sell your business at the 4th Annual Rally & Ride Out of the Darkness. Below is the link to the google document for the application.

You DO NOT need insurance for this booth at the Sun-N-Fun on September 28th. Only Food Trucks and Alcohol Vendors will need insurance.

NO CHARGE FOR RESOURCE VENDORS!! We only ask for a basket donation to raffle off.

Merchandise Vendor Application: (No Insurance Required) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T8edFvCAuapAcmPQClWhq1pgjtfElvEM/view?usp=sharing

Resource Vendor Application for Community Support/Mental Health/Suicide Awareness/Grief: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kqfnqRMNEnPUiPmvSLpcclmR9hgwXuv1/view?usp=drive_link

Food or Alcohol Vendor Application: (Insurance Required) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OkyBOFmKGa_Gi6DX00urZ0GwNxDkxYQ1/view?usp=drive_link

Sponsor Application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dBhMKuNFzdUjzhSRIIUnfF9KqYtxSjaL/view?usp=drive_link

Please confirm your application with:
Sun-N-Fun Coordinator: Angel Herrington
Phone: (863) 808-3268
Email: RideOutoftheDarkness@yahoo.com

Camping for Tents & RV’s ALL Weekend: SUN ‘n FUN Campground
Website Reservations: https://aceedu.org/camping/year-round-camping/
Address: 4590 Rocky Rd, Lakeland, FL 33811
Phone: (863) 904-0199

Agenda for Travel Train 2024: https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1-foYSj-PHWaRrFbsmAbDadAHa4zowO06_FbNkOTYu9A/mobilebasic

Camping at the Rally: https://aceedu.org/camping/year-round-camping/

Pre-Registration: Eventbrite Website – Scan QR Code
• $20 per 2-wheel rider – 1 free t-shirt if pre-registered by September 1st
• $25 for 2-wheel rider and passenger – 1 free t-shirt if pre-registered by September 1st
• $25 for 4-wheel rider and passengers – 1 free t-shirt if pre-registered by September 1st
• $30 for an extra event t-shirt

Same-Day Registration: 8:00am to 9:30am
Speaker: 9:45am – Blessing of the bikes
KSU: 10:00am – Escorted ride to SUN ‘n FUN Expo Campus (Lakeland Lender Airport)

Rally & Entertainment: 11:00am to 4:00pm
• Over 70+ vendors (Still accepting applications)
• Food Trucks
• Suicide Awareness and Mental Health Resources
• Entertainment, Music, Games, Fun, Dancing
• Raffle Baskets, 50/50 Raffle

1st Annual Ride Drone Video – https://youtu.be/W6PXY7ifj3w

Official Website: www.lovesurroundsyou.org

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoveSurroundsYouOutoftheDarknessMemorialFund

Facebook Event: https://fb.me/e/56Yx8DBjU

TURN IN VENDOR APPLICATIONS TO:
Angel Herrington – Phone: (863) 808-3268 – Email: RideOutoftheDarkness@yahoo.com

CO-HOSTS:

1. Lakeland Harley-Davidson
2. Revolution Church
3. Infidels Motorcycle Club

GOLD SPONSORS:
1. In Memory of Kristen Mia
2. Stewart Auto Repair Inc – 3rd year Gold Sponsor
3. Fran Haasch Law Group Accident & Injury Lawyers
4. Bradley D. Souders, P.A.
5. Linda and Buddy Fisher

SILVER SPONSORS:
1. B&B Wholesale Granite
2. Burns Custom Builders
3. Burns Flooring and Kitchen Design
4. Lake Gibson Village

VENDOR LINE-UP AS OF 6/20/24

Food Trucks
1. Heifers Be Trippin

Mental Health and Suicide Resources
1. Mission 22
2. ABATE of Florida – Polk County Chapter
3. StretchLab of Lakeland

Retail
1. Gypsyspiritgems
2. Julia’s Natural Shop
3. Belle Creations Galore
4. Lil Turp Designs
5. Uniquley Bells with Nery
6. Bug Squatch 2 U
7. Patty’s Perfect Nails and More
8. Pending – 2nd Amendment Armory
9. Pending – Pure Air Concepts
10. Pending – ASA Service Dogs
11. Pending – Comfy Gnome Crafts
12. Pending – Get Sunmed Lakeland, FL (Lakeland, FL)

Volunteers/Partners
1. Polk County HOG
2. American Legion Chapter 72 Mulberry, Florida
3. U.S Military Vets MC

Car Show
Ronnie Setser’s Car & Truck Show

Bike Show
Florida Full Throttle Magazine

Production/Videography

https://www.roscoeschilichallenge.com/rcc/index.php/contact-us