Virginia First Responder Support Services

🩵💜🏍️🚙 2026 Ride to Fight Su***de Event Recap & Thank You 🚙🏍️💜🩵

What an incredible day!

The weather could not have been better, the turnout exceeded our expectations, and most importantly, our community once again came together to support mental health awareness, su***de prevention, and those who serve others every day.

This year we welcomed:

🏍️🚙 132 registered vehicles

Because of your support, sponsorships, registrations, raffles, silent auction bids, vendors, and donations, the 2026 Ride to Fight Su***de raised $13,366 and 100% of that will support the mission of Virginia First Responder Support Services, Mission 22, and the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention!

💜 Special Sponsor Recognition

A heartfelt thank you to our major supporters:

⭐ Elliot’s K**b Fraternal Order of Eagles #680 Elliots K**b 680– $2,500
⭐ Steven Toyota – $2,000
⭐ Rion Bowman VFW and Auxiliary 632 – $1,000
⭐️ Thin Line Wellness and Recovery, LLC - $700
⭐ DuPont Community Credit Union – $250

Your generosity helps make this event possible.

🏆 2026 Jeep Show Winners
Tag them if you know them! Some of the handwriting was hard to read so if we misspelled your name or otherwise messed up your information please let us know and we’ll correct it!

Best in Show
🥇 Emmy Contreras – 2023 Jeep Wrangler
🥈 Jamison Coffman– 2021 Jeep Gladiator

People’s Choice
🥇 Tasha Vint Harris – 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
🥈 Christina Flach – 2021 Jeep Wrangler “STIGMA”

Best Paint
🥇 Brad Hackworth – 2019 Jeep Wrangler (Black)
🥈 Jennifer Phillippi – 2025 Jeep Wrangler Sahara (Phoenix Wrap)

🏆 2026 Bike Show Winners
Tag them if you know them! Some of the handwriting was hard to read so if we misspelled your name or otherwise messed up your information please let us know and we’ll correct it!

Best in Show
🥇 Adam Morris – 2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glide
🥈 Mike Dovel – 2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide

People’s Choice
🥇 Mike Dovel – 2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide
🥈 Fronkie Wyant – 2001 Harley-Davidson Softail Springer

Best Paint
🥇 Fronkie Wyant – 2001 Harley-Davidson Softail Springer (Black & Red with Flames)
🥈 Mitch Shifflett – 2015 Harley-Davidson “Freewheeler” (Red, White & Blue)

🛍️ Thank You to Our Vendors

• J&C Custom Woodworking LLC
• Leader of the Pack Dog Training
• Luscious Candles LLC
• Vets' Retreat Virginia, Inc.
• Off Road Glam
• The Cigar Concierge

🍔 Thank You to Our Food Vendors

• Saddle Up Mobile Bar
• Holy Cow Burgers and More
• Smokin' Q

🇺🇸 Special Thanks

A sincere thank you to:

• Steven Toyota for hosting this event and providing an incredible venue
• 1st Lt. Ariel Bello and the Civil Air Patrol Virginia Wing Augusta Composite Squadron for presenting the colors and helping make the opening ceremony so meaningful
• DJ Pyro for providing the music, energy, announcements, and entertainment throughout the day and helping create an incredible atmosphere for participants, vendors, and spectators alike
• The countless volunteers who showed up early, stayed late, and worked behind the scenes including photographers Brian Kenney and Brandon Cash
• Our motorcycle family and friends
• Our Jeep family and friends
• Every individual and business that donated raffle items, silent auction items, services, gift cards, merchandise, and financial support

Most importantly, thank you to everyone who came out and stood with us in support of su***de prevention and mental health awareness for first responders and veterans.

Every registration, raffle ticket, donation, sponsorship, conversation, and mile ridden helps us continue the fight against su***de and reminds those who may be struggling that they are not alone.

From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU for making the 2026 Ride to Fight Su***de one of our most successful events yet.

💜 Together, we ride. Together, we remember. Together, we fight. 💜

See you next year!!