Riders present check to Patriots Cove co-founder and president Jeff Swire (top, center) after a daylong event that concluded with a bike and car show at the Black Walnut American Legion.
More than 200 motorcycles and cars participated in a ride and show on Aug. 8 to honor military veterans and first responders and raise money for Patriots Cove. Riders and drivers cruised 77 miles from Mountain Top American Legion to Black Walnut American Legion, and ended at Black Walnut for a Car & Bike Show with food, raffles, and music.
Money raised from “Ride and Wheels for Patriots” will help sponsor Veterans, First Responders, and their Caregivers to participate in healing activities and events held at Patriots Cove. Patriots Cove is a non-profit organization located in Noxen, Wyoming County. It was founded in 2017 by a military veteran and his spouse to empower other Veterans, First Responders, and their Caregivers to heal and adapt to life after service. Their facility is built to accommodate emotional, physical, and spiritual challenges veterans and first responders face as a result of their service.
“Now, more than ever, it’s important that we do our best to continue supporting veterans and first responders, as well as their caregivers. The past few months have been especially hard on our Patriots, and thanks to contributions from our sponsors, we can safely open our facility this fall to host respite events for Patriots and Caregivers,” says Jeff Swire, co-founder and president of Patriots Cove.
This year’s event was made possible by Mountain Top American Legion and Black Walnut American Legion, as well as a number of local businesses and organizations: Quality Collision, 415 Prohardware, SAL Squadron 510, Rutkoski Fencing, Merut Construction, Community Bank, Pulverman, J&J Deli, CC Allis & Sons, Daddow Isaacs American Legion Post 672, Butler’s Body Shop, Fino’s Pharmacy, Luzerne Lumber, Bear Fuel Service, III Guys Pizza, Rome Bath Remodeling, Coon Industries, Bryan Smith Snap-On Tools, International Union of Engineers 542.
About Patriots Cove
Patriots Cove is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization in northeastern Pennsylvania and founded by a military veteran and his spouse to empower other veterans, first responders, and their caregivers to heal and adapt to life after service. Through events on our eighteen acre refuge, we provide restorative outdoor activities, environmental service projects, and educational events and retreats for caregivers.
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