Bikers Rally On Long Island To Support Breast Health Awareness

BABYLON, NY — Hundreds of bikers revved their engines for breast health last weekend in a Long Island motorcycle ride that raised thousands of dollars.

Hundreds of bikers gathered on Sunday for the 60-mile ride from Babylon's Overlook Beach to the Riverhead Ciderhouse to support The Maurer Foundation, a Melville-based non-profit whose mission is to save lives through breast health education and breast cancer prevention and early detection.

The ride raised over $22,000, all of which will directly support The Maurer Foundation’s mission to promote breast cancer risk reduction, healthy lifestyle choices, and early detection through its education programs, foundation spokesperson Lauren Fisch-Henry told Patch.

The ride was led by the Chosen Souls Motorcycle Club, a nationwide organization known for its charity events and involvement in local communities.

"Since 2018, this charity ride has been more than just an annual event for us," said club president Brian Krohberger. "It’s become a tradition and a way to support a cause we believe in."

The ride began with a live DJ, breakfast provided by the Bagelry of Rockville Centre and sponsor booths at the beach. Also in attendance were the foundation's executive director, Susan Samaroo, foundation founder and renowned Long Island breast surgeon, Dr. Virginia Maurer and Brian Busto, CEO of BMB Solutions.

The motorcycle ride was sponsored by BMB Solutions and Highway Safety Protection.