Events
Description
UPDATE!!!
Due to the popularity of the 3-day ride and 1-day ride options, we will be offering limited slots for each.
On September 19, 2023 cyclists will begin a 500-mile bicycle journey, known as the Gold Star 500, through communities like Springfield, Litchfield, Sparta, Harrisburg, and Effingham. This is our seventh annual event (virtual in 2020) which works to preserve the legacy and honor of those military service men and service women from Illinois who have made the ultimate sacrifice in support of service to this great nation. This 5 day, 500-mile cycling event will use proceeds to fund scholarships in the name of our Fallen Military Service Members, thus preserving their legacy forever.
This ride raises funds through event registration, fund raising and generous donations, and uses those funds to carry on the names and the stories of the Fallen Military Service Members. The Gold Star Mission intends to help those in need, through the establishment of scholarship opportunities. The scholarships preserve the Fallen Military Service Member's name forever and shows the same act of compassion to others which their service exemplified.
Want a small taste of what it is like to be on the ride, watch this video. https://www.dropbox.com/s/rj415bg4wjnt5z5/gsm%20-%20peoria%20welcome%20%2810.2.19%29.mov?dl=0
Come and join our mission.
Place
Springfield, IL US 62791
WHAT WE DO
PAY TRIBUTE TO FALLEN HEROES AND THEIR FAMILIES
ENCOURAGING AND BUILDING SELFLESS SERVICE
ENLIST PUBLIC SUPPORT OF GOLD STAR FAMILIES
PROVIDE UNIQUE PROGRAMS HONORING THE FALLEN HEROES
Ride Website
Additional ride information can be found at http://www.goldstarmission.org.
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