Ride For Wishes

Ride For Wishes

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Ride For Wishes is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that holds an annual motorcycle ride for Make-A-Wish kids!

06/12/2026

Community collaboration is what made the first Make-A-Wish wish possible for 7 year old Chris Greicius who was battling leukemia in 1980. 46 years later communities throughout the United States are still coming together to raise funds for local Make-A-Wish America chapters so that critically ill children can get a much needed heartfelt wish. Friday June 12 (police es**rted cruise night) and Saturday June 13 will be the 11th annual Thunder On the Plains Car, Truck and Cycle Show in Hays Kansas to benefit Make-A-Wish Missouri & Kansas. Like Ride For Wishes, This car show was founded by 'a group of local automotive enthusiasts and volunteers.' Good luck Thunder On the Plains car aficionados. Then 500 miles to the east is the 18th annual Ride for Wishes benefitting the kids of Make-A-Wish at St. Charles Harley-Davidson and Big St. Charles Motorsports . Sunday October 11 kickstands up and leaving St. Charles Harley-Davidson with a police es**rt leading the way at 12! MoDOT - St. Louis & the St. Charles County Police Department have planned a fantastic route. Return to lunch provided by Shamrocks Pub and Grill for all registered riders. PLEASE PREREGISTER at St Charles Harley Davidson Saturday October 10 10a-4p if possible. Registration on Sunday October 11 10-11:30. ALL registered riders, whether you actually ride in the ride or not will get a FREE lunch.
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04/29/2026

Hello riders. Today April 29 is World Wish Day! Make-A-Wish dedicates this day to the kids who inspire us all. In “Drawn to You,” a new Make-A-Wish America x Disney brand spot, Maddie's everyday drawings reveal her most heartfelt wish, to go to Walt Disney World.

Saturday October 1oth and Sunday October 11th at St. Charles Harley-Davidson Big St. Charles Motorsports is the 18th annual Ride For Wishes to benefit the critically ill children that Make-A-Wish Missouri & Kansas helps. Sunday October 12 kickstands up and leaving St Charles Harley Davidson at 12! Return to lunch provided by Shamrocks Pub and Grill for all registered riders. PLEASE PREREGISTER at St Charles Harley Saturday October 10 10a-4p if possible. Registration on Sunday October 11 10-11:30. ALL registered riders, whether you actually ride in the ride or not will get a FREE lunch. The wonderful magic makers at Disney have launched the (April 2026), an annual celebration honoring its 45-year partnership with Make-A-Wish America to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. The campaign features a new brand spot, "Drawn to You," highlighting Maddie's artistic journey, and celebrates Disney 's role as the largest wish granter, with a wish granted every hour. - & riders, you can make these wishes come true. A wish provides critical emotional, psychological, and physical benefits to children with life-threatening illnesses. It acts as a powerful tool to restore hope, increase strength and resilience, and provide a much-needed break from the fear and loneliness associated with trauma of treatment. Walt Disney World & Give Kids The World Village, on 💙 , you guys get a shout out too!

Photos from Ride For Wishes's post 04/22/2026

'The most powerful wishes bring joy, hope, and unforgettable moments.' ✨Hello Riders. 6-year-old Will from Mission, Kansas is a bright, happy boy who loves playing outside and listening to music. Born with congenital heart disease, Will has faced a long and challenging medical journey with incredible strength.
His wish was simple and meaningful: uninterrupted quality time with the people he loves most at the happiest place on Earth. 🏰Will and his family traveled to Walt Disney World & Universal Orlando Resort, where they stayed at Give Kids The World Village. Will and his family met favorite characters, and made memories they will treasure forever. For Will, this wish was more than a trip...it was a chance to pause, celebrate his resilience, and just be a kid. 💙 Because of WishMakers like YOU, life-changing wishes like Will’s come true. ✨

Become a part of the 18th annual Ride For Wishes October 10th & 11th 2026 at St. Charles Harley-Davidson. Oct 11 lunch is provided by wonderful folks at Shamrocks Pub and Grill. Together we ride to bring hope, joy, and strength to families, transforming lives and helping children look past their limitations. (Thank you Make-A-Wish Missouri & Kansas social media maven Hannah Chesnut for the original posts :)

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