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Mark Your Calendars - Mike's Famous H-D® Gift Run on November 6th!

Posted By: Mike's Famous Harley-Davidson®
Post Date: 10/27/2022

Here at Mike’s Famous Harley-Davidson®, we have an exciting event planned!

Our 43rd Annual Gift Run, in partnership with the New London County H.O.G. Chapter, Camp Harkness Foundation and the Department of Developmental Services.

This year's event will be held on November 6th. Registration is from 9:30am through 12:30pm at Mike’s, but we highly encourage pre-registration!

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All bikes are welcome, and all will leave promptly at 1pm. 

The gift run starts at Mike’s Famous H-D® and ends at Camp Harkness.  Please visit Mike’s Famous® website or Facebook pages for more info. 
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About The Gift Run

This event is free and open to the public. It aims to benefit people of all ages served by Camp Harkness and the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Gift cards donated and funds raised will be distributed to families of DDS spreading holiday cheer throughout Southeastern CT. While gift cards are suggested. Camp organizers have suggested the following gifts items:

  • Gift cards for retail and grocery stores
  • Adult-sized clothing, such as socks and sweatshirts
  • Pajamas, robes, slippers, jackets, hats, gloves
  • Crafts, art supplies, books, sports items, and DVDs
  • Towels and bath & body items
  • Sensory touch toys
  • Yard games

Please note: We do not encourage toys and stuffed animals at this time.

Motorcycle gift runs are an excellent way to raise money for a charity or event. They’re also a great way to meet new people, make new friends and have fun.

And There’s More!

Be sure to come to the bike ride hungry! At Mike’s Famous H-D ®, we will be hosting a free homemade biker breakfast from 9:30am to 12:30pm. This hot meal will be the perfect start to the day - it is first come, first serve to be sure to arrive on time with the family!

Event Details

Date: Sunday, November 6th, 2022

Start Location: Mike’s Famous H-D® 951 Bank Street New London, CT 
Registration: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Kick Stands Up: 1pm sharp
End Location: Camp Harkness Foundation 301 Great Neck Rd., Waterford, CT., 

Why Participate?

All donations collected will go towards Camp Harkness Foundation, operated by the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS).

If you’ve never been on a motorcycle gift run before, here are the main benefits:

Raise money for a good cause. Motorcycle gift runs are one of the easiest ways to raise money for a cause or charity. Riders can stop at businesses along their route and pick up donations. The funds raised go directly to the charity of choice.

Meet new people and make friends. A lot of people who participate in these types of rides do so regularly because they enjoy meeting new people and making friends with others who share common interests or goals. This could create bonds between those who don’t know each other beforehand but become close friends afterward because they share similar goals and interests. 

Passion. You’ll also have fun on the road with other bikers who share your passion for riding motorcycles.


Join Us at Mike’s Famous Harley-Davidson®

As the largest Harley-Davidson® dealer in New England, we constantly have new and used Harley-Davidson® motorcycles for sale. Stop by in person or check online for our latest inventory. You can also talk to one of our expert sales representatives or service advisors if you have any questions or would like to set up a test ride. We pride ourselves on the large selection of Harleys® for sale in CT.

 

Thank You to All Event Collaborators for Helping to Make This Annual Event a Huge Success!

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