“What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal.”
We strive to promote patriotism, raise awareness of veteran issues, and support our neediest and most vulnerable veterans.
Who we are
The Captain John Odber Ride for the Fallen is an annual event started in 2012 and has raised in excess of $100,000 over the past eleven years. All funds raised go directly to support Veteran-focused charities and assist Veterans and their families. We are a 501(c)(19) non-profit Veteran service organization comprised of current serving and honorably discharged Veterans from all services.
CAPTAIN JOHN ODBER
RIDE FOR THE FALLEN HOSTS:
mental HEALTH BIKE NIGHT
5 May 2023
Come be the difference in the lives of Veterans and their families.
Come Support Local Vendors And Your Favorite Veteran Charity
THIS YEAR’S HONORED FALLEN
what we do
The Captain John Odber Ride for the Fallen is pleased to announce its annual giving information. Our giving season begins in February with our winter event, the Pre-Season Riding Bash, and ends in November with our fall event, our Veteran’s Day-oriented party. At the fall event, we will donate the funds raised over the course of the year. Our major event of the year is our Ride for the Fallen that will be held on the Saturday in between Memorial Day and D-Day, 6 June. Each year during this event, we honor five of the 142 Marylanders who have died while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Our goal and focus remain on Veteran causes and concerns, specifically Veteran charities and non-profits with a 90% rating or higher.
OUR CHARITY PARTNERS
wreaths across america
▪ Wreaths Across America. In 2018, we sponsored Ivy Hill Cemetery in Laurel, Maryland. As a result of our efforts, all Veterans buried at Ivy Hill received a wreath on their graves. We will continue this partnership and commitment in 2023.
TRUCKIN 4 TROOPS
▪ Since 2010 Truckin’ 4 Troops have helped out thousands of service members and their families with everyday struggles and beyond. Truckin’ 4 Troops has taken it as their duty to step up to the plate and sacrifice whatever it takes to recognize those who have made the ultimate sacrifices for our country.
fidos for freedom
▪ Fidos for Freedom. Founded in 1987, Fidos is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization providing service dogs. Our goal in 2023 is to continue to fund a service dog for a Veteran in need. We are pleased to partner with Fidos. We provide a lifelong commitment to the service dog team