The Soldier Ride Project began in 2004 when Chris Carney from Long Island, NY, completed a coast-to-coast bicycle ride in support of The Wounded Warrior Project. Chris rode more than 4,000 miles and raised in excess of $1,000,000. In 2005, Chris again completed a coast-to-coast ride, this time with Staff Sergeant Heath Calhoun, a double-leg amputee, and Staff Sergeant Ryan Kelly, a single-leg amputee, both of whom were injured serving in Iraq.
The film documents the evolution of Soldier Ride from its unlikely beginnings at a bar in Long Island, Carney's first bicycle ride across America and the trio's 2005 trip, as well as Calhoun and Kelly's struggles and accomplishments dealing with their injuries. On this unforgettable journey, they meet wounded warriors from all across America whose lives have been positively affected by Soldier Ride and The Wounded Warrior Project and witness its effect on how America treats its injured service people as a result of community awareness. Over the years, Soldier Ride has grown to include regional rides in a different city every month and annual international trips to England and Germany.
SOLDIER RIDE producer and director Nick Kraus will introduce this special Veteran's Day screening at Tampa Theatre and conduct a Q&A with the audience after the film.
Tickets are $11 for general admission and $9 for military members, children ages 2-12, Tampa Theatre Members and seniors. The filmmakers will be donating their proceeds from the screening back to The Wounded Warrior Project.
