Our 6th Annual Bike Run & BBQ raised $7,000—enough to clear 14 Connecticut teacher wishlists! We’re so grateful to our sponsors, volunteers, and community for making this event such a success.
The 6th Annual Horatio’s Heroes Bike Run & BBQ brought the community together for a day of riding, music, and celebration, raising an incredible $7,000 to support local teachers.
Thanks to the generosity of participants, sponsors, and supporters, Horatio’s Heroes was able to clear the classroom wishlists of 14 Connecticut teachers, ensuring they have the tools and supplies needed to create meaningful learning experiences for their students.
This event continues to remind us how powerful community can be and together we were able to directly impact classrooms across Connecticut and support the teachers who give so much every day.
Here is a link to the photo album from the event!
A Community Effort
The event’s success was made possible by the incredible generosity of sponsors, volunteers, and participants who helped bring the vision to life.
Gold Sponsors: Strathman-Winch Insurance, G&M Contracting CT, Sunview Property Services, LLC, Uncommon Grill, Northwest Water Labs
Silver Sponsors: Blasius GMC, Yordon Landscape Co., Essential Property Care, Self Storage Barn LLC, TPC Windows & Siding, The Knights of Columbus #3594, I Got UR 6 Foundation, The Jameson Pub, CT Realtor Jameson Irvine, Raymond Jewelers, New Insight Family Eyecare, The Longo Family
Bronze Sponsors: American Legion Post 195 Water-Oak, Bohemian Pizza and Tacos, In Memory of Billy Wills, Iovino Brothers Screen Printing & Embroidery, Jack McHugh Podiatrist, Jimmy’s of Watertown, Law Offices of Mark G. Ouellette, Patriot Electric Construction, Sasso’s Coal Fired Pizza, Sugared Stilettos LLC, Sun, Moon & Stars Inc., Underground Motors, Watertown Post 5157
Special Thanks
A heartfelt thank you goes to Frank Scalo Jr. from Frank’s New To Cue, who cooked up a delicious BBQ feast for riders and guests after the run. Special recognition also goes to Tom and Eva Pedro for once again designing the event t-shirts, which have become a community favorite.
The day wouldn’t have been the same without the dedication of our volunteers, including Cheryl Nardella and Donna M. Duncan, as well as the amazing live music from Bill and Brett Calabrese, which kept the celebration lively.
And of course, a huge thank you to everyone who donated raffle prizes and participated in making the day such a success.
Looking Ahead
Horatio’s Heroes is proud to continue supporting local communities through events like the Bike Run & BBQ, ensuring that the funds raised go directly toward causes that make an impact. Thanks to you, 14 classrooms across Connecticut are now better equipped for the year ahead. We can’t wait to see you all again next year!