Graham Hoffman memorial ride raises $65,000 for scholarship fund
On July 12, Outlaw Harley Davidson and Worth Harley Davidson hosted the inaugural Hoffman Memorial Ride—honoring the life, legacy and sacrifice of KCFD firefighter/paramedic Graham Hoffman who lost his life in the line-of-duty on April 27.
Hundreds of bikers ride in memory of Graham Hoffman Saturday
Dylan Worth and Carson Orlando of the dealerships, with the assistance of the staff and volunteers of HeroFundUSA, coordinated the event – with 400 motorcycles and 550 riders participating in the charity ride.
Officers from several metro police departments escorted the ride from Outlaw Harley Davidson in Blue Springs past Hoffman's home station – KCFD Station 42 – all the way to Worth Harley Davidson in the Northland.
HeroFundUSA said the event raised $65,000 that will go toward its Graham Hoffman Memorial Scholarship Fund.
According to HeroFundUSA, plans are already underway for the second annual Hoffman Memorial Ride in 2026.KC firefighter's death highlights rise in violence against health care workers nationwide
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