Hope for the Warriors to Host 9/11 Hope Ride

Hope for the Warriors will conduct the 9/11 Hope Ride cycling event in order to provide a cycling experience for combat wounded service members from Iraq and Afghanistan.

The first goal is rehabilitation and recreation. Secondary to the mission is to provide awareness for Hope for the Warriors and its many programs and to assist in fundraising efforts.

The event will begin at the Carolina Beach Lake Park on Friday, September 11th at 8:45 a.m. with a welcoming and send off ceremony. Mayor Joel Macon will preside along with special support from the Carolina Beach Fire and Police and Operations Department. Immediately following the ceremony, the Warriors will depart for the Fort Fisher Ferry.

The Hope for the Warriors program would life to thank the Golden Sand Hotel for providing the lodging for these warriors and the Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar for providing the Friday morning breakfast at 7:00 a.m.

For more information on the program, please visit www.HopeForTheWarriors.org.