On September 12, 2009, Chamberlain Lake Campground owners Michael Reed and Roland Soucy presented the first “Hope, Strength & Joy Ride” to benefit the Connecticut Foundation of Make-A-Wish. T-shirts commemorating the event were given to motorcycle enthusiasts who registered at Chamberlain Lake Campground in Woodstock, Connecticut. The donation fee per biker was $20.00 and $10.00 per rider. Pastries, coffee, orange juice and bottled water were served after registration and a cookout followed the benefit ride.