About the Run

Founded in 2001 by professional football player Ruben Brown, the Ruben Brown Motorcycle Run was created as a fundraiser to support the Ruben Brown Foundation of the Community Foundation of Greater Buffalo. The Ruben Brown Foundation CFGB exisits to provide financial assistance to 501 c 3 organizations with a legacy of commitment and dedication towards the enhancement of young people and the community at large in any U.S. city.

Throughout his life and professional career Ruben has participated in and been a supporter of the Salvation Army. His childhood exposure to programs administered by the Salvation Army helped to develop his skills as a person at an early age and established a sense of discipline and responsibility that has been vital to life both on and off the field.

Ruben's success, demonstrates how a simple recreation center, after school activity or camp can positively influence a young person's life. Ruben is committed to assisting the Salvation Army and other institutions that provide similar experiences to young people.

In an effort to break through the traditional athlete supported fundraising events, Ruben was so inclined to integrate his life-long love of bikes into something greater to benefit others. To Ruben’s credit, a significant portion of the hands on work required to make the run a success is done by Ruben himself.

From a couple hundred riders in its founding year, to a few thousand riders to date, the Ruben Brown Motorcycle Run has become an increasingly popular and well attended event.