Our Purpose
The FDNY members of Engine 50, Ladder 19, and Battalion 26 have organized an annual bicycle trip on the Anniversary of 9/11, to honor and remember the 343 members of the FDNY who perished in the World Trade Center on Sept 11th, 2001. We will never forget.
This fall marks the 18th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attack on our country. In order to honor the memory of the firefighters that died at the World Trade Center, members of the FDNY will participate in the 9th annual FDNY343Ride memorial bicycle ride on Sunday, September 15th. This year’s one day ride will have the cyclists pedaling from The World Trade Ceter to Pindar Vineyards in Peconic NY.
Donated proceeds from the ride go directly to help support severely injured veterans who have served in the Armed Forces. Their lives have been permanently altered protecting our great nation and the freedom we so enjoy. We are committed to help and support these brave men and women in their time of need as they return home. The money raised is used to pay for all terrain wheel chairs (Track Chairs), service dogs, medical bills, housing, and numerous other expenses that surface. These brave men and women have made great sacrifices and it is an honor to be able to help out any way we can.
Last year, our fundraising efforts produced over $200,000, and have exceeded $1,000,000 since the ride began in 2011. We would like to invite you to join our efforts and assist in helping the riders continue to raise funds to help our veterans.