FAQ
Want to win a classic Corvette? Here's how:
The rider who comes along on the Second Annual GSRF LAF Ride and raises the most money will be given a classic Corvette!
Some rules apply, though, so let's get them out of the way:
- To be eligible to win, you must be a resident of the United States, with no outstanding warrants, and you must have passed your 18th birthday.
- You must possess A valid driver's license is also a requirement to win.
- You must be a registered rider in the Second Annual GSRF LAF Ride. Details of the ride are posted elsewhere, but those details are a part of these rules by reference here.
- You must generate a minimum of $3,950 in donations from friends, family, co-workers, and any other entity or person who can donate on your behalf. Donations must be received by June 21, 2021 to be considered. All donations must be received by the Gold Star Ride Foundation by that date to be considered. For larger donations (over $500), it is not required, but suggested that a check be issued to the GSRF.
- You must participate and complete the Second Annual GSRF LAF Ride with the group.
- You agree to be photographed before, after, and during the ride and you further agree that any photos or videos that may record your image are owned by the GSRF or the person who owns the equipment those images are recorded on. You further agree that any and all of those images may be used by the GSRF for any future publicity or promotional use deemed appropriate by the GSRF.
- You must agree to transfer the title of the vehicle out of the GSRF name within 7 days of winning.
- You must purchase any required insurance for the vehicle.
- You must sign a bill of sale, assuming ownership upon completion of the Second Annual GSRF LAF Ride.
- You must pay any and all taxes on the prize.
- You understand that the value of this prize is $4,000. (for tax purposes).
- You must accept the prize “as-is; where-is.”
- It is the complete discretion of the Gold Star Ride Foundation and its board of directors to create this contest and its rules.
The Gold Star Ride Foundation is an officially recognized 501(c)3 organization as defined by, and in good standing with, the IRS. All donations are tax deductible.
Q. What exactly is the Gold Star Ride Foundation?
A. The Gold Star Ride Foundation is a small group of volunteers, including two board members who are disabled vets, who have collectively decided to do something about a problem we have here in the United States. That problem is that our fallen heroes and their families are forgotten by far too many of the general population and far too many of our government agencies and representatives. In a world where terrorists are rewarded by their agents who are making sure their families want or need nothing forever, the strongest, bravest, and most kind nation on the planet should learn from them and take care of our own families after a member of our fighting force loses their life. A medal of honor (posthumous) is a nice accolade, but the kids can't eat it, and it won't put anyone through college. That's what we do.
Q. What is a Gold Star Family?
A. Any person who has an immediate family member who has been killed while serving in our nation's military. Brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers, sons, and daughters are all family. In some cases, "step" is also included. And we have honored a few who were nephews and nieces.
Q. When does the Ride take place, and where?
A. We've now completed 18 Rides through various places around the country, and the next rides are posted on our schedule page. It looks like 2021 will be another banner year with tens of thousands of miles covered.
A. The Ride is open to any two or three wheeled vehicle legal to be on the Interstate roads and highways, and its passengers. Sorry, if you are in a car or truck, you’ll have to follow at a distance.
Q. How do you pay for all the expenses?
A. Our expenses are met by the generous donors who donate to us. Individual riders who join us are expected to pay their own way (sorry).
Q. How do I donate?
A. You may donate using a credit card through this website. You may also call our offices (during business hours) with a credit card to make a donation, or you may mail a check to our offices (address on the contact page and by scrolling to the bottom of all pages). You may also find, from time to time, a donate button on our Facebook page.
Q. How much does it cost to Ride?
A. There are no additional costs to riders who join the Ride. You are only responsible for your own gas, food, lodging, insurance and bike (or trike), license and following the laws of the state we’re in.
Q. How do you choose the families you will visit?
A. The families choose us. Confidentiality is crucial to them and to us. We do not ask families if we can visit. They honor us by asking us to stop, and we honor them when we do.
Q. I make patriotic stuff. Can I donate my art to the families you visit?
A. Of course! That's how we get most of the stuff we give to the families. Call or email us to start the dialogue.
Q. I’m a Gold Star Family member. How do I get you to visit me and my family on your Ride?
A. Just send us an email. You can fill out the form on our contact page, or send us an email to info@goldstarride.org Be sure to leave us a phone number.
Q. Is there a cost to the families when you stop?
A. There is never a cost to Gold Star Families.
Q. What happens when you stop at a family’s home?
A. There is a short presentation with introductions to the Riders which includes an explanation of why we are there, who the hero was, what his or her life was like, and we create a short celebration of that life. We also present to the family any gifts that have been sent with us from our sponsors and donors. It is our intention and goal to be able to leave them with money for education also.
Q. What if I’m a Gold Star Family and I want a visit, but I don’t want to have a visit at my home?
A. This actually happens quite often. In this case, we work with the family and local communities to find an appropriate park or facility where our visit will take place.
Q. What if I’m riding with the group and my bike breaks down?
A. Part of our team includes qualified technicians and a trailer with parts and tools. The most likely result will be to push your bike into the trailer and take a look at the next stop.
Q. How do you choose the route?
A. We try to stay off the interstate highways. Other than that, we take the best route to the next stop, whether that next stop is lunch, gas, a family, or visiting one of our many sponsors along the way.
Q. How far in advance do you know where you will stop?
A. Most of the 2021 route is already in place. We are still working out details of exactly where we will visit families, where we will stop to eat and fill up with gas, and any side adventures (like museums and monuments) we would like to stop and see.
Q. I’d like to ride along, but I can’t take that much time off work.
A. That’s part of our plan and part of our charm. We anticipate every day we will meet new riders and say so long to riders who have to go home. We understand you may only want to Ride close to home. Join when you can, leave when you must.
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