2026 Beneficiaries
100% of net proceeds from the Lake Norman Fondo Charity Ride go directly to local nonprofits. No overhead skimming. No distant charities. The people who benefit are the same neighbors your friends and family pass every day.
VIA Health Partners (Hospice LKN)
Established in 1978, VIA Health Partners — formerly Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region — is the area's trusted hospice care provider. A community-based, nonprofit organization serving all who need them regardless of age, medical complexity, or ability to pay. Serving patients across 32 counties in North and South Carolina.
David Moore Foundation
A nonprofit public charity with the mission of raising awareness and funds to support research and care of Alzheimer's Disease — named for a beloved member of the Davidson community whose impact continues to ripple through everyone he touched.
Soul to Sole Connection
A 501(c)(3) dedicated to the mental health of America's military and first responders. Providing FREE counseling and wellness services to veterans, service members, first responders and their families on a private 50-acre farm — using the healing power of horses and nature.
Red Truck Men
Groups of men who serve and support each other and their community — centered around breakfast, God's Word, and a culture of honor among men. A safe space for real conversations and meaningful connection.
Down for Doughnuts Foundation
Born from a Mooresville doughnut shop with a motto of "Made to Inspire." A 501(c)(3) that raises funds to support local businesses that hire and employ people with special needs — giving them meaningful work, dignity, and a place in the community.
Tri It For Life — Huntersville Chapter
A nonprofit dedicated to empowering women through the sport of triathlon — providing coaching, community, and encouragement to women of all abilities in the Lake Norman and greater Charlotte area.
Putting It in Their Hands
Every year after the ride, we deliver the proceeds in person. Here's what that looks like.
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Sponsoring the Lake Norman Fondo Charity Ride puts your brand in front of 550+ cyclists, their families, and the broader Lake Norman community — while directly funding organizations that serve your neighbors.
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