Holly Mathieson

Jeep & Bronco Coordinator

Questions? Reach out to Holly directly:

📞 863.585.5944

💜 Hey Jeep & Bronco Family — We Need YOU!

Hi, I'm Holly — the Jeep & Bronco Coordinator for the 6th Annual Rally & Ride Out of the Darkness®, hosted by Love Surrounds You®. October 3, 2026 in Lakeland, FL is coming fast, and I am personally reaching out to our community because this event needs your heart, your hands, and your rig.

Last year, 636 vehicles rolled in the ride line and over 3,000 people gathered at SUN 'n FUN Expo Campus. Riders from 48 states came together for one reason — to ride for those we've lost and for those still fighting battles in silence. This year, we want the Jeep & Bronco community to be a bigger, louder, more powerful part of that movement than ever before.

Here's how you can get involved 👇

WE NEED 32 JEEP & BRONCO VOLUNTEERS!

We have roles for every kind of person — whether you want to ride in the procession, work the starting line, capture the moment on camera, or help run the Jeep show at SUN 'n FUN. Spots are limited, so don't wait!

⚠️ NOTE: Roles marked with "SUN 'n FUN" require you to be on-site BEFORE the ride arrives. These volunteers cannot participate in the ride procession.

👉 Volunteer application deadline: September 6, 2026

STARTING LOCATION — Auburndale Speedway (ride eligible)

✅ Greeter — Starting Location (Jeep/Bronco/4x4) — 4 needed

https://www.eventeny.com/events/volunteer/application/?id=14892

✅ Starting Location Parking Attendant (Jeeps) — 4 needed

https://www.eventeny.com/events/volunteer/application/?id=14915

✅ 50/50 Raffle Walker — Starting Location, Jeep & Bronco area — 2 needed

https://www.eventeny.com/events/volunteer/application/?id=14880

✅ Photographer — Starting Location (Jeeps) — 1 needed

https://www.eventeny.com/events/volunteer/application/?id=14853

✅ Videographer — Starting Location — 1 needed

https://www.eventeny.com/events/volunteer/application/?id=14862

✅ Videographer — Ride Route — 1 needed

https://www.eventeny.com/events/volunteer/application/?id=14863

RALLY LOCATION — SUN 'n FUN Expo Campus (must be on-site early, no ride)

✅ Rally Location Parking Attendant (Jeep) — 4 needed

https://www.eventeny.com/events/volunteer/application/?id=14921

✅ Greeter — Rally Location (Jeep/Bronco/4x4) — 4 needed

https://www.eventeny.com/events/volunteer/application/?id=14896

✅ 50/50 Raffle Walker — Rally Location, Jeep & Bronco area — 2 needed

https://www.eventeny.com/events/volunteer/application/?id=14882

✅ Photographer — Rally Site (Jeeps & Broncos) — 2 needed

https://www.eventeny.com/events/volunteer/application/?id=14858

✅ Photographer — Rally Site (Banner/Photobooth) — 1 needed

https://www.eventeny.com/events/volunteer/application/?id=14861

✅ Videographer — Rally Site, Jeep & Bronco area — 1 needed

https://www.eventeny.com/events/volunteer/application/?id=14864

✅ Jeep Show Lead — 1 -2 needed

https://www.eventeny.com/events/volunteer/application/?id=15040

✅ Jeep / Car Show Support Volunteer — 3 needed

https://www.eventeny.com/events/volunteer/application/?id=15044

— REMOTE / FLEXIBLE ROLES —

✅ Celebrity & Public Figure Outreach Coordinator — 1 needed

https://www.eventeny.com/events/volunteer/application/?id=14838

✅ Sponsorship Seeker Coordinator — 1 needed

https://www.eventeny.com/events/volunteer/application/?id=14936

Questions? Reach out to Holly directly:

📞 863.585.5944

Donna Goof, Volunteer Director: 📧 volunteer@lovesurroundsyou.org

🛻 JEEP & BRONCO VENDORS — WE NEED YOU!

Are you a Jeep or Bronco related business, brand, or artisan? We are desperately looking for vendors from our community to set up a booth at the SUN 'n FUN rally. This is your chance to get in front of thousands of passionate off-road enthusiasts who share your love for the trail.

👉 Apply here: https://www.lovesurroundsyou.org/vendor-application

🤝 BECOME A SPONSOR

Help us make this event even bigger. Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses who want to stand alongside a community that rides with purpose.

👉 Learn more: https://www.lovesurroundsyou.org/become-a-sponsor

📧 info@lovesurroundsyou.org

🏁 REGISTER YOUR JEEP OR BRONCO FOR THE RIDE!

Join the fully escorted ride on October 3, 2026 — starting at Auburndale Speedway and ending at SUN 'n FUN Expo Campus. This is your chance to roll with hundreds of vehicles from across the country for a cause that truly matters.

⏰ Schedule:

• 8:00 AM – Registration opens

• 9:30 AM – Blessing of the vehicles

• 9:45 AM – Safety briefing

• 10:00 AM – KSU (Wheels Rolling!)

• 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Rally at SUN 'n FUN

🎽 Register by September 7, 2026 and get your guaranteed official event shirt!

👉 Register here: https://www.lovesurroundsyou.org/6th-annual-ride-out-of-the-darkness-tickets-for-4wheeled

🚂 COMING FROM OUT OF STATE? START A TRAVEL TRAIN!

If you're traveling from far away, you don't have to ride alone. Become a Travel Train Captain for your state or region and lead your crew all the way to Lakeland! Not sure yet? Join our Zoom info meeting to ask questions and learn more.

👉 Register as a Travel Train Captain: https://www.eventeny.com/events/volunteer/application/?id=14945

👉 Join the Travel Train Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87806235051?pwd=b7jtHmEyqbcgt6lPxaOThR6iQb53zf.1

👉 Meet Travel Train Director OJ Utter: https://www.lovesurroundsyou.org/oj-utter

👉 Contact OJ directly: https://linktr.ee/goodliferiders

📍 EVENT DETAILS

📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026

🏁 Ride Start: Auburndale Speedway — 5640 State Road 542 W, Winter Haven, FL 33880

🏆 Rally: SUN 'n FUN Expo Campus — 4175 James C. Ray Dr, Lakeland, FL 33811

🌐 www.lovesurroundsyou.org

📲 FOLLOW US & STAY CONNECTED

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoveSurroundsYou.RideOutoftheDarkness

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1364860765423331