The 4th Annual Rally & Ride Out of the Darkness gathers participants to rally and ride in memory of those lost to suicide, acknowledging the challenges faced by their families and those battling daily. The event aims to raise awareness about mental health and suicide by collaborating with community resource programs. It features an escorted ride starting at Roscoe’s Chili Challenge and culminating in a community rally at Sun-N-Fun Fly-In, Lakeland Airport. The event boasts 70+ vendors, entertainment, food, camping for the weekend, and more.
The Love Surrounds You Memorial Foundation partners 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. They raise money for scholarships to help those in the 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 interested in participating or volunteering, please reach out. They want to bring the community together.
There is also a nationwide travel train of motorcycles coming from Maine, Washington, California, and more to meet in North Carolina to ride as a group to Lakeland, FL. Follow beacons.ai/my_turn_moto for updated info.
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!!! They are looking for 90 vendors who want to set up a booth to sell their 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!! They 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:
- Lakeland Harley-Davidson
- Revolution Church
- Infidels Motorcycle Club
GOLD SPONSORS:
- In Memory of Kristen Mia
- Stewart Auto Repair Inc – 3rd year Gold Sponsor
- Fran Haasch Law Group Accident & Injury Lawyers
- Bradley D. Souders, P.A.
- Linda and Buddy Fisher
SILVER SPONSORS:
- B&B Wholesale Granite
- Burns Custom Builders
- Burns Flooring and Kitchen Design
- Lake Gibson Village
VENDOR LINE-UP AS OF 6/20/24
Food Trucks
- Heifers Be Trippin
Mental Health and Suicide Resources
- Mission 22
- ABATE of Florida – Polk County Chapter
- StretchLab of Lakeland
Retail
- Gypsyspiritgems
- Julia’s Natural Shop
- Belle Creations Galore
- Lil Turp Designs
- Uniquley Bells with Nery
- Bug Squatch 2 U
- Patty’s Perfect Nails and More
- Pending – 2nd Amendment Armory
- Pending – Pure Air Concepts
- Pending – ASA Service Dogs
- Pending – Comfy Gnome Crafts
- Pending – Get Sunmed Lakeland, FL (Lakeland, FL)
Volunteers/Partners
- Polk County HOG
- American Legion Chapter 72 Mulberry, Florida
- 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