Bikers from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office will once again be riding in the Cops Cycling for Survivors event. Starting on July 10 in downtown Indianapolis, the 13-day, nearly 1,000-mile trek around Indiana raises support and awareness of public safety heroes who offered the ultimate sacrifice and lets their survivors know they are never forgotten. Proceeds from the ride are utilized to support scholarships, camps and events held in memory of officers killed in the line of duty as well as other survivor causes.
Cops Cycling for Survivors heads through Hamilton County on July 10 on the way to Kokomo in memory of fallen Howard County Sheriff Deputy Carl Koontz. Stops are made along the way to honor fallen officers and to meet with survivors. The Officer Down Memorial Page lists 426 Indiana officers killed in the line of duty since becoming a state.
Tax deductible donations may be made through the Cops Cycling for Survivors website at http://www.copscycling4survivors.com/fundraising_campaign.php?id=28. Cheers and support along the way are also appreciated during a long bike ride.