Departs at 2pm from Carolina Honda
Gift Suggestions
Bath Robes
Warm Gloves
Sweatshirts (L-3XL)
T-Shirts, Underwear
Slippers
Cookies (without nuts)
Soft Candy
Back Packs
Cash Contributions
Walmart Gift Cards
Warm Socks
Throw Blankets
Sweat Pants
Scarves
Toilet Articles
Gift Cards
Small Radios
Phone Cards
Ball Caps
Food Gift Cards
Event Location
Carolina Honda Powerhouse parking lot, 901 Buckner Road, Columbia, SC 29203. The ride will depart for Dorn VA Hospital at 2 PM rain or shine.
Directions
I-20 East to exit 70, turn at Hardee's and Flying "J" onto Buckner Road. Carolina Honda will be located 1/2 mile on the right.
Local Donations. Local Impact.
The 24th Annual Vets’ Charity Ride brought together more than 1,500 riders for a day of unity, gratitude, and giving. Thanks to incredible community partners like Carolina Honda and All-American Heating & Air, the event raised vital donations to support veterans across South Carolina. Their generosity continues to show how they WAVE—We Appreciate Veterans Every day!
Combatting Food Insecurity
Through multiple assistance programs, over 4,800 veterans received essential nutrition support.
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Angel Food Pantry: 1,717 boxes distributed — $112,000 value
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Snack Boxes: 1,500 distributed — $12,000 value
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Hot Meal Vouchers: 503 provided — $4,500 value
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Holiday Baskets: 420 provided — $35,700 value
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Grocery Bags: 711 distributed — $28,450 value
Total Food Program Impact: $192,650
Providing Essential Clothing
The clothing assistance program met the needs of more than 2,000 veterans, fulfilling 2,180 requests worth $80,000. These efforts help veterans maintain dignity, comfort, and stability as they reintegrate into civilian life.
Supporting Unhoused Veterans
To help veterans transition into new homes through the HUD-VASH program, 186 move-in kits valued at $51,150 were provided. Each kit helped ensure a safe, stable start to a new chapter.
Total FY’24 Community Impact
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Total Veterans Served: 7,000+
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Total Program Value: Over $323,800
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Driven by Volunteers, Powered by the Community
Event Gallery
Welcome to our Photo Albums. Here you'll find photos ( and in the near future, videos ) from our various rides. The rides have grown from several hundred participants to over 3,500 bikes at our largest ride.
The Vet's Christmas Charity Ride is one of the largest rides in the state and draws riders from all over the country. We strive to ensure you'll have a safe, enjoyable experience while helping our well deserving Vets.
