Sponsors Needed for Machinists Motorcycle Guide Dogs Benefit

Machinists District Lodge 4 are seeking sponsors for IAM’s Eastern Territory 4th Annual Kourpias K-9 Classic on July 28th through July 30th. This year’s charity motorcycle will showcase the four corners of Maine. Participants will fire up their machines in Kittery and the adventure will conclude in Newry, for a total of roughly 1,000 miles of scenic Maine. All money raised will go to Guide Dogs of America/Tender Loving Canines, which provides free seeing eye dogs to individuals who are visually impaired and rehabilitation facility dogs and service dogs for veterans and children with autism.

Register or donate for this year’s ride today here!

This year’s Kourpias ride will showcase the four corners of Maine and will consist of day trips traveling from Kittery Trade Post, pass through Ellsworth and Madawaska, and finish in Newry, ME.

Click here for route details.

If you can’t make it to this event and still want to support the 2023 Kourpias K-9 Classic, you can support a participant in the ride or simply donate to the cause.

Support a participant or donate today!

“We are proud and honored to host this year’s Kourpias Classic Motorcycle Ride to support this important organization making an impact on individuals who benefit from guide dogs,” said IAM Eastern Territory General Vice President David T. Sullivan. “We encourage all IAM members to help transform the lives of many with a gift. Together, we make a difference and make this event a success.”

Download informational flyer here.