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Hundreds of motorcyclists turn out for 9/11 Memorial Ride in Cartersville

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Published  September 10, 2023 12:06pm EDT
Bartow County
FOX 5 Atlanta

Motorcyclists ride for 9/11

Hundreds of motorcyclists gathered in Cartersville for an annual 9/11 memorial ride. Proceeds of the event benefit Tunnel to Towers Foundation and local families who have lost first responders.

BARTOW COUNTY, Ga. - Hundreds of motorcyclists turned out on Saturday for the annual 911 Memorial Ride in Cartersville.

This is the third year for the motorcycle parade. In 2021, they raised $8,200 for Tunnel to Towers, a charitable organization that provides mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children and is dedicated to eradicating veteran homelessness. In 2022, they raised $12,000 and also donated two $5,000 checks to the families of two Cobb County deputies who were killed in the line of duty. 

9/11 Memorial Ride in Cartersville (Full video)

Hundreds of motorcyclist participate in 9/11 Memorial Ride in Cartersville on Saturday

In 2022, more than 300 motorcycles participated in the 48-mile ride and this year's ride attracted many more. The 80-minute ride started at Southern Devil Harley-Davidson and traveled through several counties before returning to the dealership.

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If you would like information about next year's ride or would like to donate, click here.