MotoChicks Coast to Coast for Wounded Warrior Project

 I have been overwhelmed by the response for The Wounded Warrior fundraiser from my friends and family. I started collecting donations at NPRDucati's Monster unveil party (Thank you Paul :). For those of you who are new to my posts, I've been planning a coast to coast trip for a while. Only recently I embraced the opportunity to raise money for veterans.

My parents, both veterans, and myself

 I was raised by two Army Military Police Officer veterans. As a result, I have a healthy respect for any family or friends that serve my country. A few months ago I was telling a friend about this trip I was planning across the country on my motorcycle. They mentioned (since I had started a blog about my adventures), that I use the opportunity to raise money and awareness about the needs of veterans. After asking around, I found out The Wounded Warrior Project helps a lot of retired military.  I don't have the space (or your attention) enough to list all that The Wounded Warrior Project offers. Overall, they provide veterans with visible, mental and emotional wounds with tools needed to transition back to civilian life. Specifically, the Project helps veterans with physical injuries resume active lifestyles, grant financial assistance, and arrange job opportunities. My box of WWP buttons, sticker and other promotional material arrived earlier this week and I am looking forward to passing some stuff out to some of those who have already donated. (So if you gave to me last weekend, then expect to see my smiling face again soon :)

 Okay, so my goal is to collect $10,000 to donate to Wounded Warrior Project this trip. I have calculated my costs for the trip to be about $2000. This includes food, fuel, and the other necessities. I am trying to do as much couch-surfing as possible to keep my costs down. (So I may be hitting you up-- if you are following me from outside of Georgia ;) I am donating $2500 of my own money, to cover all of my costs and then some. This ensures that all the money raised goes to the Project. There are several ways to contribute.

 

 Pledge to donate per mile. Upon completion of the trip I will announce my total miles. You can sign up for this option in person, or email me. I am working on finding a way to show easily my miles every day. Margie and I haven't worked out a specific route, but it is around 3,000 miles depending on how you slice it... (and Margie and I have been known to follow a wild hair or two ;) so keep that in mind.

 You can also make a flat donation. Thanks to the party at NPRDucati, I have already collected several hundred dollars- some checks, gear, gas card, and lots of emails for people interested in more information. I hope to connect with a few businesses across the country, blogging and picking up donations if you know anyone out west that wants some promotions---and for a good cause! I have set up an Paypal account (click here or follow the familiar donate button below) if you choose to support my cause, but cant attend the kickoff party. Oh yeah, there is gonna be a party... a kickoff party on May 16th (more details to come!) where a donation box and pledge sign up will be found. Also hopefully, beer, food and (I'm certain) good times and laughs among some great people as well ;)
I am looking forward to this new adventure. Thank you for taking the time to read my posts, and please consider giving.  I will readily provide access to my records if you are interested so feel free to contact me with any questions.... or suggestions.... or jokes. Because I like to laugh :)

 ~Amanda Terranova
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