Ride For Sierra

MECHANICSVILLE, VA

On June 24, 2023, The Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association will be leading a dice run fundraiser affectionately named, “Ride for Sierra.” This 5th annual motorcycle ride is in memory of a member’s daughter, Sierra-Lynn Barbara Wise. Sierra was an aspiring mechanic, attending Rowanty Technical Center in Prince George County, VA. She was in an unfortunate car accident on her way to her own High School Graduation (June 6, 2015), which led to her tragic death.

In honor of Sierra, her persistence and perseverance, all the proceeds from this dice run will be donated to the programs at Rowanty Technical Center. The funds will be used to purchase tools and supplies needed to help teach future technicians. Sierra’s legacy will live on through this program. The Ride has always been supported and run by the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (CVMA), but this year’s ride is officially a sanctioned event for this organization. The CVMA, Chapter 27-6 is a “family” of Brothers and Sisters who come together for support, friendship and have a passion for riding motorcycles. They come from all branches of the United States Armed Forces and raise money for other Veterans who served their time and sacrificed for our country. We also support the Veteran’s family whenever and however we can. Since the school is close to an active-duty base, many of the students supported from the funds we donate to Rowanty are veterans’ kids.

Last year’s dice run raised $6000.00+ for the Welding Technology program. This enabled us to purchase an extremely large amount of welding rods, tools, and safety equipment for this program.

This needed equipment will increase the sustainability of the training program for future classes and technicians. Many generations will understand the love Sierra had for this program, and how important it is for us to maintain this additional funding for the Rowanty Technical Center.

Gerald “PACK RAT” Thomas Chapter Treasurer/Quartermaster Heart of Virginia Chapter, 27-6 Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association.

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