On November 5, 2006, over one thousand bikers participated in the sixth annual Bikers on Parade for the USA, including many HRCA Members from the Gator Red Riders. A total of $67,886.51 was raised for the North Central Florida Red Cross and local veterans groups. This was more than double the 2005 total. The parade was created by Ralph and Bonnie Cameron in 2001 to commemorate the victims and first responders of 9/11 and especially to honor our armed forces. The event has grown every year since and is now the major fund raiser for both the Red Cross and the veterans support groups in our area.