12TH Annual May It Forward

[tasker]

BONES or Bronco Owners North East States is proud to announce the 12th annual May It Forward. This event will be held May 15/16th in central Massachusetts at the PACC social club, 171 Kendall Pond Rd west, Gardner, MA 01440. Last year we shattered both attendance and donation total with our best year yet! BONES was fortunate to have over 100 trucks from different states! BONES collectively raised over $30,000 dollars donated to the Travis Mills Foundation! (www.travismills.org) This organization has a retreat in Rome, Maine that hosts post 9-11 veterans who have been injured in active duty or as a result of their service to our nation, at no cost, with various issues with adaptive family and outdoor activities as well as bonding with fellow veterans and their families.

From their web page: This organization has a retreat in Rome, Maine that hosts post 9-11 veterans who have been injured in active duty or as a result of their service to our nation, at no cost, with various issues with adaptive family and outdoor activities as well as bonding with fellow veterans and their families. From their web page: By the Numbers Proudly Supporting Post-911 Combat Veterans and their Families1,747 Veteran Families Served across 47 states, plus Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and Canada. 10 Proud Years in Operation of our Foundation & Retreat. 25+Awards & Recognitions for foundation charitable efforts $0.00 Charged to Veterans and Families for our Retreats and programs.



What we do:

We are now a two-day event with a Friday afternoon scenic cruise on May 15th with the main event being on Saturday, May 16th. The Friday afternoon cruise is just a leisurely ride through North central Massachusetts with a photo stop mixed in and a chance to meet with other Bronco fanatics. Saturday is a donation only event with a day full of fun, food, Fords and friends. Broncos of every shape and size and year will be in attendance, and we hope you can join us! The raffle has become legendary due to the generosity of generous vendors and friends! We have had a homemade quilt to Napa toolboxes to an original Sherman cooker, to a set of new Toyo tires were among many of the amazing items we have had over the years. We would be honored if you would consider us to achieve even more in 2026!! When we started this event there was about 25 trucks and now, we have grown to over 100 Broncos of all generations as well as 300 attendees with it expanding every year. This New England group and friends from beyond is nothing short of amazing! Thanks a million for your time and consideration and let's May It Forward again for these brave hero's! I would like to proudly add that in the ten years of doing May It Forward, BONES has raised over $130,000 for veterans!

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[tasker]

Prizes for the raffle are starting to show up, and new this year is a commemorative Friday night cruise decal! Have to be there to get one!

 

[tasker]

ok, cat's out of the bag! WCVB, the local ABC affiliate will be doing a story on May It Forward!! The reporter will be arriving around 11:30 or so and would LOVE to have as many as possible on hand! Will be at the PACC lot but details to follow. There may be some interviews with some of you so come prepared and get ready to show New England what this event is all about!

 

[tasker]

Raffle donations are arriving and the cruise route has been established. Really hope many can make it out to this event that is one of a kind. Not only will you have a great time but you will leave with a smile on your face due to the cause we are supporting!

 

[Bruinsfan]

What an amazing gathering and worthwhile charitable cause. Folks have to find the time and attend this event. My wife and I will be there with our 22' cyber orange Badlands. Let's hear some chatter!

 

[smithjones6365]

BONES or Bronco Owners North East States is proud to announce the 12th annual May It Forward. This event will be held May 15/16th in central Massachusetts at the PACC social club, 171 Kendall Pond Rd west, Gardner, MA 01440. Last year we shattered both attendance and donation total with our best year yet! BONES was fortunate to have over 100 trucks from different states! BONES collectively raised over $30,000 dollars donated to the Travis Mills Foundation! (www.travismills.org) This organization has a retreat in Rome, Maine that hosts post 9-11 veterans who have been injured in active duty or as a result of their service to our nation, at no cost, with various issues with adaptive family and outdoor activities as well as bonding with fellow veterans and their families.

From their web page: This organization has a retreat in Rome, Maine that hosts post 9-11 veterans who have been injured in active duty or as a result of their service to our nation, at no cost, with various issues with adaptive family and outdoor activities as well as bonding with fellow veterans and their families. From their web page: By the Numbers Proudly Supporting Post-911 Combat Veterans and their Families1,747 Veteran Families Served across 47 states, plus Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and Canada. 10 Proud Years in Operation of our Foundation & Retreat. 25+Awards & Recognitions for foundation charitable efforts $0.00 Charged to Veterans and Families for our Retreats and programs.



What we do:

We are now a two-day event with a Friday afternoon scenic cruise on May 15th with the main event being on Saturday, May 16th. The Friday afternoon cruise is just a leisurely ride through North central Massachusetts with a photo stop mixed in and a chance to meet with other Bronco fanatics. Saturday is a donation only event with a day full of fun, food, Fords and friends. Broncos of every shape and size and year will be in attendance, and we hope you can join us! The raffle has become legendary due to the generosity of generous vendors and friends! We have had a homemade quilt to Napa toolboxes to an original Sherman cooker, to a set of new Toyo tires were among many of the amazing items we have had over the years. We would be honored if you would consider us to achieve even more in 2026!! When we started this event there was about 25 trucks and now, we have grown to over 100 Broncos of all generations as well as 300 attendees with it expanding every year. This New England group and friends from beyond is nothing short of amazing! Thanks a million for your time and consideration and let's May It Forward again for these brave hero's! I would like to proudly add that in the ten years of doing May It Forward, BONES has raised over $130,000 for veterans!

Stuff like this is honestly cooler than half the “look at my mods” threads lol. Raising money for veterans while getting a bunch of Broncos together for cruises and trail stories is a solid combo. Respect to everyone organizing it because events that big are a logistical nightmare.

 

[tasker]

THANKS for the kind words. This is much more than just a get together at this point. If you here what this foundation does and can see the difference, we can make? It's astounding! hope many will come out for this.

 

[tasker]

WE hope to leave Timpany Plaza, 360 Timpany Blvd, Gardner, MA 01440, around 3:30 or so. We take a leisurely drive through scenic North central Mass. taking about an hour or so. We will conclude at Wildwood Farm, https://www.wildwoodfarmllc.com/, where we take group pic, pass out limited edition decals and have a door prize! Hope you can make it!!

 

[tasker]

WELL, last day of work before the weekend begins. Loaded my Expedition EL last night and its roof to floor full of raffle items. I have enough room to sit like in a space capsule. I just want to take a minute and thank everyone for the donations over the years, whether it's checks, cash, raffle prizes or maybe just encouragement, WE APPRECIATE ALL OF IT! It only takes a little to make a difference in someone's life. Do yourself a favor and try and do something nice for someone over the weekend, it will make you feel good and help make this world a better place. Isn't that we are all here for?

 

[Bruinsfan]

My wife and I attended the May it Forward event. What a great outing and the weather could not have been better. Met some amazing Bronco owners and saw wicked cool looking rigs, new and vintage. See you there next year. And to those folks who couldn't make it this year because of Graduation commitments, you missed a great time.

 

[tasker]

Well, after the dust has settled and all is said and done, all I can say is wow!


Starting with the 42 trucks on the street cruise to Wildwood Farm in Westminster, MA... it was nothing short of a great time! Saturday started early with many, many hands helping sort out raffle items, stuffing goodie bags, and making sure everything was set.
Broncos started rolling in and were captured by High Octane Photography, which offered prints for sale on-site and online. The day rolled by pretty fast for me, but I did get to walk the field a few times. The beautiful trucks and smiling faces told me all I needed to know—it was going to be a good one!
Raffle tickets were sold along with event t-shirts, custom pins, and stickers. When all was said and done, BONES will be proudly presenting the Travis Mills Foundation with $32,000 from a single-day event!!!
I was told by our friend Myles, who attended from the foundation, that we are the oldest third-party event they have. To be honest, I am damn proud of that! In the 12 years we have been doing May It Forward, this group has donated over $160,000 to veteran services!
I cannot begin to thank everyone for the support over the years. This started small and has taken on a life of its own. It has grown into what it is because of the very generous donors, sponsors, and attendees who make the world a better place!
I will be announcing lucky number 13 when things are finalized. Thank you!!!

 

[tasker]

The Channel 5, WCVB (local ABC affiliate) interview that the BONES (Bronco Owners North East States) group gave last week will be airing tonight at around 5:55 or so! Tune in and see what we do and why we do it and hear about the

Travis Mills Foundation!

I am told there will be a you tube link at a later date and i will post when I get it.

 

[tasker]

https://www.wcvb.com/article/5-for-good-ford-broncos-descend-on-gardner-to-support-veterans/71365326

SEE IF THIS WORKS, gives an insight into our event, enjoy!

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