Bernie's Ride for Human Trafficking

Bernie Mostoller has been a lifelong avid motorcycle enthusiast since the early 60’s. As a retired Navy Officer, his commitment to service led him to join Rotary where the motto is “Service Above Self”. Bernie is a member of the Pensacola-Cordova Rotary Club in Pensacola, Florida. Learning about the human trafficking crisis has led Bernie to combine two goals—raise awareness and funds to combat this crisis and the pain it causes, and to complete a bucket list item, the “Saddle Sore 1,000”. On January 20, for his 80th birthday, Rotarian Bernie Mostoller of Pensacola, Florida will ride 1,000 miles in 24 hours. Known as a “Saddle Sore 1,000”, this ride’s sole focus is to create awareness and raise funds for Human Trafficking and the Slavery Crisis happening right here at home. Follow along this freedom journey, support Bernie's Ride, and make your contribution to the cause! Funds will go to benefit local non-profit organizations that are working to end human trafficking and combat the effects of abuse.

AFFILIATION: This fundraiser has been set-up and monitored by the Pensacola Cordova Rotary Club and its associated 501c3 non-profit Foundation. Bernie Mostoller is a long-standing member of the Club. Specifically, the fundraiser is being overseen by Lauren Gund, who is President Elect and an authorized signatory for the Pensacola Cordova Rotary Club and its Foundation.

TRANSFER OF FUNDS: All funds raised for this cause will be divided and distributed to the following local non-profit Human Trafficking organizations - Called 2 Rescue, Inc.; Tappan Consulting, Inc.; Magdalenes, Inc.; and Chaddah, Inc. Payouts will be provided by check from the Pensacola Cordova Rotary Club Foundation and publicly announced on Facebook and through media releases to local news sources.

USE OF FUNDS: Called 2 Rescue, Inc. will use the funds to conduct background checks for their volunteers. Tappan Consulting, Inc. will use the funds to providing temporary housing for rescued victims. Magdalenes, Inc. will use the funds to provide education resources to survivors and volunteers. Chaddah, Inc. will use the funds to offset travel expenses for their dance company.