Thousands of Motorcycle Riders Raise Funds and Spirits of Wounded Veterans

Thousands ride to support wounded vets 
Ride raises money to improve quality of life for wounded veterans
WCVB News 5
UPDATED 6:37 PM EDT May 09, 2015

REVERE —Thousands turned out for the annual Boston Wounded Vet Bike Run on Saturday, aiming to raise money to improve the quality of life for wounded veterans returning home.

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The ride, which started in 2011, was inspired by Cpl. Vincent Mannion Brodeur who was critically injured while serving in Iraq in 2007. All proceeds from the first ride went to creating a handicap-accessible living space for Vincent.

Every subsequent ride has been dedicated to different disabled veterans, with money raised going toward improving quality of life for returning wounded veterans. The ride kicks off at the Boston Harley Davidson on Squire Road in Revere and ended at Suffolk Downs. A concert and ceremony were held at Suffolk Downs following the ride.

Organizers estimated around 5,000 people participated in the event this year, with more than $100,000 raised to help wounded veterans.
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