See The Excitement of the Cochise County Sheriff's Charity Ride

Excitement and the spirit of charity were in the air last Saturday. The 12th Annual Cochise County Sheriff’s Charity Ride brought together a vibrant community of motorcyclists, Jeep drivers, and side-by-side riders for a day of fun and philanthropy in Sierra Vista.

Photos courtesy Grady Butler via the Cochise County Sheriff's Office. Created with Canva

This annual event, organized by the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office, has grown to become a beloved tradition. The fun combines the thrill of the open road with the spirit of giving back to local charities.

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Photos courtesy Grady Butler via the Cochise County Sheriff's Office. Created with Canva

As participants gathered, the day kicked off with a rousing national anthem performance.

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Riders hopped on or in their vehicle and headed down their chosen routes. Some chose on-road, others selected off-road, all supporting local law enforcement, first responders, and this year's featured charities.

Photos courtesy Grady Butler via the Cochise County Sheriff's Office. Created with Canva

The Cochise County Sheriff's Facebook page shows the excitement of the event:

The ride through Cochise County stopped in Tombstone, Sonoita, and Parker Lake before finally returning to Sierra Vista for prizes, raffles, and the big event: awarding the chosen charities an impressive $50,000, distributed among five local organizations.

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Just Kids, Inc, a local charity, was awarded $10,000 by the CCSO Charity Ride this year. // Photos courtesy Grady Butler via the Cochise County Sheriff's Office. Created with Canva

This year's awardees were:

Just Kids, Inc
Cochise Serving Veterans
Benson/Douglas Shop with a Cop,
Hero P.A.W.S.
Willcox Quarterback Club

Hero PAWS was a recipient of the charity this year. // Photos courtesy Grady Butler via the Cochise County Sheriff's Office. Created with Canva

Raffle Prizes

This year's event featured a wide variety of high-value raffle prizes, including barbecue grills, laptops, large, freestanding toolboxes, and more.

Photos courtesy Grady Butler via the Cochise County Sheriff's Office. Created with Canva

The Cochise County Sheriff’s Charity Ride continues to be a testament to the power of community. It brings people together for a great cause and creates lasting memories along the way.

Sources: eventbrite.com | facebook.com | cochise.az.gov