Press Release | August 3, 2021
Why We Ride, MOTOvational.org and the legendary Sturgis Buffalo Chip plan to host a VIP Sturgis Rally Wrap Party benefiting Treasured Lives.
This is an excerpt from a press release from Why We Ride…
The limited-seat event is aimed at motorcycle industry VIPs, brand leaders and all those who cannot imagine life without two wheels. The event is slated for Friday, August 13 at 6 pm. Registration is available at www.SturgisRallyWrapParty.com.
The Sturgis Wrap Party hits the Buffalo Chip with a luau theme aimed to create a relaxing environment before the inevitable tear-down, pack-up and roll-out routine of the last weekend of the rally. The event will feature a cocktail hour that kickstarts the event in the Buffalo Chip Event Center where you will be surrounded by custom motorcycles as you enjoy a sit-down tropical island feast. The night continues with a raffle, live auctions and special guest speakers with 100% of the proceeds going to the Treasured Lives charity organization. The event is limited to only 250 guests with each receiving a custom Sturgis Rally Wrap Party luau shirt to commemorate this exciting first event.
“Since we made the Why We Ride film and my first visits to the Sturgis Rally, I have wanted to host a Hollywood style Red Carpet celebration to wrap up the event,” said Bryan Carroll, producer of the event and founder of MOTOvational.org. “Our inaugural event already has some great support, and we are counting on the motorcycle industry to join us in the wrap party and luau.”
The Sturgis Rally Wrap Party by MOTOvational.org and the Buffalo Chip are joining together to build the first crisis house, Treasured House, in South Dakota for survivors of sex trafficking and CSE. As there are no other temporary shelters dedicated to victims of sex trafficking in the state and surrounding area, victims are forced into Domestic Violence shelters which are not equipped to deal with the complex trauma found in sex trafficking.
The objectives for the Treasured House are 1) To provide a place of safety and hope, thus alleviating the need to return to victimization. 2) To assess strategic placement of victims to receive the best possible long-term care. 3) To begin the healing process. 4) To assist in understanding the factors that put some individuals at higher risk than others.
The Sturgis Wrap Party will feature images from the Michael Lichter collection, with a donation of a signed book and prints as part of the auction. Los Angeles-based artists are painting custom skateboard decks, with additional items such a two limited-edition Why We Ride Strider balance bikes, motorcycle helmets and apparel for the charity auction. Also on hand will be author Kelly R Patterson of Treasured Lives who will be selling autographed copies of her book From Trafficked to Treasured.
To purchase a ticket, visit www.SturgisRallyWrapParty.com.