Events
Share the Road and Riding for the Long Haul
AMSAF Annual Riding for the Long Haul Event
AMSAF, one of Arizona’s key voices with regard to driver, rider and overall vehicular safety, continues to expand its reach and scope to bring more businesses into the safety fold, and to share the statistics that drive that need.
“AMSAF continues to meet the safety awareness concerns of donors and sponsors as we spread our wings to focus even more on all types of traffic, motorcycle, driver, bicyclists, and pedestrians, among others,” says AMSAF’s executive director Mick Degn.
Distracted driving, crashes, and fatalities continue to be a critical issue in the State of Arizona. “AMSAF has been growing and expanding its look, and its reach, to work closer with a myriad of businesses, the public, and organizations of all kinds,” adds Degn. “Along with some very bad driving habits, thousands of people are moving to our state every month, which is making our roadways extremely busy, crowded, and dangerous. We must work together, pay attention to our surroundings and make sure we are following the rules of the road at all times.”
2025 "SHARE THE ROAD AND RIDING FOR THE LONG HAUL" FUNDRAISING EVENT
Presented By: Law Tigers
May 17, 2025 • 5:30 to 9:30 PM
Marriott Phoenix Chandler
1600 South Price Rd., Chandler, AZ 85286
Join AMSAF for an evening of tropical fun, island vibes,
ancl fundraising! Dress in your best Hawaiian attire and
get ready for: Delicious Cuisine; Live Entertainment;
Silent Auction; And much more!
Previous RFTLH Events
2024 "SHARE THE ROAD AND RIDING FOR THE LONG HAUL" FUNDRAISING EVENT
April 27, 2024 • 5:30 to 9:30 PM
Marriott Phoenix Chandler
1600 South Price Rd., Chandler, AZ 85286
2023 "SHARE THE ROAD AND RIDING FOR THE LONG HAUL" FUNDRAISING EVENT
May 6, 2023 • 5:30 to 9:30 PM
Shrine Auditorium
552 N. 40th St. Phoenix, Arizona0
2022 "SHARE THE ROAD AND RIDING FOR THE LONG HAUL" FUNDRAISING EVENT
May 7, 2022 • 5:30 to 9:30 PM
Shrine Auditorium
552 N. 40th St. Phoenix, Arizona
2021 "SHARE THE ROAD AND RIDING FOR THE LONG HAUL" FUNDRAISING EVENT
May 1, 2021 • 5:30 to 9:30 PM
Shrine Auditorium
552 N. 40th St. Phoenix, Arizona
The event was held on May 1st, 2021 from 5:30 to 9:30 pm at El Zaribah Auditorium and it was a fun night with a western theme with some cowboys and cowgirls helping us to make a fun evening to remember.
2019 "RIDING FOR THE LONG HAUL" FUNDRAISING EVENT
March 3, 2019 • 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Shrine Auditorium
552 N. 40th St. Phoenix, Arizona
2019’s event featured music was by The Visitors; the “Safety is Sexy” Fashion Show; Motorcycle Drill teams from Local Police departments; a People’s Choice Motorcycle show; vendors of motorcycles and accessories, clothing, and jewelry; a ride-through food tent as well as motorcycle safety demonstrations; food; photos; raffles with a Grand Prize valued at $2500.00 and much more.
Featuring Live Music from The Visitors
2018 "RIDING FOR THE LONG HAUL" FUNDRAISING EVENT
March 4, 2018 • 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Shrine Auditorium
552 N. 40th St. Phoenix, Arizona
From 9am to 3pm, motorcycle enthusiasts had access to interactive education, the latest in safety gear and many other vendors. Entertainment included music by Moonshine Voodoo, the “Safety is Sexy” Fashion Show, Motorcycle Drill teams from Local Police departments, a People’s Choice Motorcycle show, a ride-through food tent as well as motorcycle safety demonstrations, food, photos, trophies for the largest group and farthest distance, and raffles with a Grand Prize valued at $2500.00.
2017 "RIDING FOR THE LONG HAUL" FUNDRAISING EVENT
March 5, 2017 • 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Shrine Auditorium
552 N. 40th St. Phoenix, Arizona
Our goal was to have plenty for you to see and do and at the same time working together toward reducing motorcycle crashes and fatalities here in Arizona. At this event we had vendors from State, Healthcare, Community, Insurance, and Legal, Police, Fire and vendors from different brands of motorcycles, clothing, jewelry and many more. On top of that we had great Music with 74th Street band, Motorcycle Fashion Show, Silent Auction, raffles, Motorcycle Memorabilia Auction, blood drive, and photo booth. We also had a Riding for the Long Haul Restaurant with a good variety of food. On top of that visitors had the opportunity to win the Grand Prize valued at close to $2500.00. Oh and Trophies for the largest group, furthest distance and much more.
2016 "RIDING FOR THE LONG HAUL" FUNDRAISING EVENT
March 12, 2016 • 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Desert Wind Harley-Davidson
922 S. Country Club Dr. Mesa, Arizona
On March 12th, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, the second annual “Riding for the Long Haul,”, was held at Desert Wind Harley-Davidson. During the event, motorcycle enthusiasts had access to interactive education and saw the latest in safety gear. The event was free of admission. Visitors enjoyed raffle prizes, safety demonstrations, music and several food trucks. Twenty Motorcycle Scholarships were given out.
Special guest speakers
Dennis Kavanaugh | Vice Mayor of Mesa | City of Mesa |
Eric Jorgensen | Assistant MVD Director | State of Arizona |
Rick Gray | State Representative, Chairman of Transportation | State of Arizona |
Frank Milstead | Director of Department of Public Safety (DPS) | State of Arizona |
Alberto Gutier | Director of Arizona Governor’s office of Highway Safety (GOHS) | State of Arizona |
2015 "RIDING FOR THE LONG HAUL" FUNDRAISING EVENT
March 7, 2015 • 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Community Church of Joy
21000 N. 75th Avenue, Glendale, Arizona
On March 7, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, “Riding for the Long Haul,” a first of its kind event, was held in the parking lot of Community Church of Joy, which is located at 21000 N. 75th Avenue in Glendale, Ariz. During the event, motorcycle enthusiasts had access to interactive education and saw the latest in safety gear. In addition to entertainment that was provided by Bryan Roper, a nationally ranked trail bike stunt rider, raffle prizes, food, music and an emcee was part of the day’s activities.
Special guest speakers
Jerry Weiers | Mayor of Glendale | City of Glendale |
Alberto Gutier | Director of Arizona Governor’s office of Highway Safety (GOHS) | State of Arizona |
John Halikowski | Director, Arizona Department of Highway Safety (ADOT) | State of Arizona |
David Gowan | Speaker of the Arizona House | State of Arizona |
Frank Milstead | Director of Department of Public Safety (DPS) | State of Arizona |