RIDE OUT OF THE DARKNESS™

OCTOBER 4, 2025 | LAKELAND, FL

Group of motorcycle riders riding on a tree-lined street, some wearing helmets and sunglasses, with a few holding umbrellas and a logo for a law group in the bottom right corner.
A parade featuring off-road vehicles decorated with flags and banners, with trees and a building in the background.

Join us for the 5th Annual Rally & Ride Out of the Darkness™ to honor those we have lost and support mental health and suicide awareness. Ride with us to make a difference! - Hosted by Love Surrounds You™ 

THANK YOU TO THE LEADING SPONSOR SUN N’ FUN FOR HOSTING THE RALLY!

We ride in memory of those we’ve lost to suicide, in support of families navigating the aftermath, and for those who struggle daily in silence. Our mission is to break the stigma, bring awareness, and provide resources to those in need—because no one should face this battle alone.

🔹 The Ride – A fully escorted ride bringing together bikers, all vehicles, veterans, and mental health advocates to raise awareness and show support.

🔹 The Rally – A community gathering after the ride featuring entertainments, guest speakers, many support resources, vendors, food trucks, and so much more!

Love Surrounds You™ is partnering with, Harley Davison, the Infidels Motorcycle Club, of all active and retired military, Revolution Church, and other positive organizations to raise awareness about suicide and mental health. We raise money for scholarships to help those in our local community find support, resources and hope by unifying the community. Motorcycle Riders, Clubs, Ministries from all over the country come together for the same common purpose. If you are interested in participating or volunteering, please reach out to us. We want to bring the community together.

Pre-Registration:

• $30 per 2 or 3-wheel rider, includes 1 event t-shirt, if pre-registered by September 9th it will be shipped prior to the event.

• $15 for 2 or 3-wheel passenger, includes 1 event t-shirt if pre-registered by September 9th it will be shipped prior to the event.

• $30 for all 4-wheel vehicles, includes 1 event t-shirt if pre-registered by September 9th it will be shipped out prior to event.

Ride Starts at: Auburndale Speedway, 5640 E County Rd 542, Winter Haven, FL 33880

Ride Ends for Rally at: SUN 'n FUN Fly-In Airport - 4175 James C. Ray Dr, Lakeland, FL 33811

Same-Day Registration: 8:00am to 9:00am

9:30am – Blessing of the bikes and all riders

9:45am - Safety briefing

10:00am - KSU – Escorted ride to 4075 James C Ray Dr., Lakeland FL 33811 (Hangar A – Sun ‘n Fun Expo Campus)

Rally at Hanger A - Sun ‘n Fun Expo Campus: 11:00am to 3:00pm

Food Trucks, Entertainment/Music, Raffle Items, 50/50 Raffle, 90+ Vendors/Resources and More!

Line of various cars parked in a lot, including a white BMW, black Dodge Charger, and red sports car, with trees and flags in the background.
People attending a motorcycle community event with booths and tents, some wearing shirts with the 'Ride Out of the Darkness' logo for 2024.
A blackboard filled with handwritten messages and signatures surrounding a large heart shape with the words 'Love surrounds You' written inside. The messages are written in various colors, including white, pink, yellow, blue, purple, and red.
A promotional flyer for the 5th Annual Rally and Ride Out of the Darkness event featuring a collage of images of motorcycles, cars, vendors, and community gathering activities. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with details about registration, start and end locations, and schedule activities.
Flyer for Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Rally at AIR DUNDALE SPEEDWAY, October 4, 2025, 11:00 AM at Sun 'n Fun Fly-in Airport, Lakeland, FL. Featuring information about the event, vendors, activities, and sponsors, with colorful backgrounds, logos, and illustrations of vehicles and birds.

Things we need:

  • Sponsors, Volunteers, Vendors

  • Entertainment

  • Travel Train State Captains

  • Harley Dealerships for Travel Train

  • Hotels for Travel Train

A large military fighter jet parked on a grassy field, surrounded by numerous parked motorcycles, with a man in a striped shirt and hat walking nearby.
Line of various off-road and sports utility vehicles parked in a parking lot, with trees in the background.
A lineup of sports cars, including a black Chevrolet Camaro, with flags attached to some of the cars, parked in front of a vintage rocket display and an aircraft at an outdoor exhibition space with tropical trees and overcast sky.
A large gathering of motorcyclists at an outdoor event, with many motorcycles parked on the grass and people walking around, under a canopy of trees.

HERO Sponsors:

Music 4 Life Blues 4 the Soul: We are a charitable organization committed to empowering veterans, active-duty military, and their families through the healing power of music. Founded in memory of 1SG Will Witten, a combat veteran and devoted music lover, we believe in the transformative impact of music and the creative arts as vital tools for healing trauma and rebuilding lives.

Through initiatives like the Will Witten Memorial Scholarship Fund, we provide music scholarships and therapeutic support to veterans and military children. We currently serve 30 scholarship recipients across San Diego and San Antonio, with 10 more launching in Indiana.

You can learn more here:

Website: musicblues4life.com

Facebook: facebook.com/musiclifebluessoul

Contact: 210.742.1333

Email: info@musicblues4life.com

Indoor craft fair with vendor booths selling jewelry and accessories, colorful tents, and shoppers browsing.