Wertz Warriors

Al Melfi – Wertz Warrior

I am once again, for my 12th straight year, proud and privileged to participate in raising money for Special Olympics MI. The Wertz Warriors embark annually on a seven-day Snowmobile Endurance Ride to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Michigan. We will stop at over 35 locations along the grueling 900-mile route to collect additional funds for the Special Olympics Michigan State Winter Games. One of the trip's highlights is when we arrive in Traverse City on Wednesday to be part of the SOMI Winter Games opening ceremonies.

Celebrating our 44rd year in 2025, the Wertz Warriors have traveled over 30,000 miles and raised well over $13,000,000 to support the State Winter Games, athletes and teams of Special Olympics Michigan. As always, I rely on the generosity of my friends and family to reach my fundraising goals. I hope that, once again, I can count on your support. You can also help by sharing this page with your friends and family as well. Thanks again and may God bless you for your caring and support! - Al Melfi

I am preparing to ride for the 11th year as part of my commitment to the Wertz Warriors and the Athletes of Special Olympics Michigan! We are a little like the post office - we ride no matter what! (last year we rode in vans ; -)

Please supporting my efforts to raise funds and awareness for this great cause. All donations on this page go directly to the Wertz Warriors, a 501-C3 non profit. The Warriors help underwrite the cost of the Special Olympics Michigan State Winter Games, donating over $350,000 annually!

Thanks in advance for your support! The ride will be February 2-8, 2025. Watch my Facebook during that week for photos and updates!

Thank you very much for visiting my donation page! This is my 28th year as a Wertz Warrior. The 43rd Wertz Warrior Endurance Ride which consists of 34 sleds/riders and and over 15 support crew. Our ride this year will be held Sunday, January 28th through Friday February 4th 2024. We will have over 24 stops along the 750 mile trek throughout northern Michigan! Each stop represents a sponsor who has raised money during the previous year for our cause.

This year my fundraising goal is $1,100 so your donation is very important not only to me but the athletes who depend on donations to participate the Winter Games at Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, MI.

Donating through this website is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to support my fundraising efforts.

For those of you who prefer to donate by check, please make the check out to Wertz Warriors and mail it to me at P.O. Box 264, Higgins Lake MI 48627.

Thanks again for your support!

Al Melfi – Wertz Warrior

I am once again, for my 11th straight year, proud and privileged to participate in raising money for Special Olympics MI. The Wertz Warriors embark annually on a seven-day Snowmobile Endurance Ride to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Michigan. We will stop at over 35 locations along the grueling 900-mile route to collect additional funds for the Special Olympics Michigan State Winter Games. One of the trip's highlights is when we arrive in Traverse City on Wednesday to be part of the SOMI Winter Games opening ceremonies.

Celebrating our 43rd year in 2024, the Wertz Warriors have traveled over 30,000 miles and raised well over $12.5 Million to support the State Winter Games, athletes and teams of Special Olympics Michigan. As always, I rely on the generosity of my friends and family to reach my fundraising goals. I hope that, once again, I can count on your support. You can also help by sharing this page with your friends and family as well. Thanks again for your caring and support!

Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money to benefit Wertz Warriors, and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

More information about Wertz Warriors: The organization shall operate and receive and administer fund specifically and exclusively for charitable and educational purposes including, but not limited to, raising and contributing funds for the Special Olympics of Michigan

Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money to benefit Wertz Warriors, and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

More information about Wertz Warriors: The organization shall operate and receive and administer fund specifically and exclusively for charitable and educational purposes including, but not limited to, raising and contributing funds for the Special Olympics of Michigan

Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money to benefit Wertz Warriors, and any donation will help make an impact. This is my 10th year with the Wertz Warriors, and I have raised over $35,000 so far. Thanks in advance for contributing to this cause, which means so much to me.

For those who don't know, the Wertz Warriors have been conducting an annual endurance snowmobile ride for 44 years, raising funds and awareness for the athletes of Special Olympics of Michigan.

Our ride will take place Sunday, January 28 - Saturday, February 3, 2024.

Please consider making a donation using this secure webpage. You can also contact me directly if you would rather mail a check. Thanks again for your time and consideration.

Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money to benefit Wertz Warriors, and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

More information about Wertz Warriors: The organization shall operate and receive and administer fund specifically and exclusively for charitable and educational purposes including, but not limited to, raising and contributing funds for the Special Olympics of Michigan

Al Melfi – Wertz Warrior

I am once again proud and privileged this year to participate in raising money for Special Olympics MI. The Wertz Warriors embark annually on a seven day Snowmobile Endurance Ride to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Michigan. We will stop at over 35 locations along the grueling 900 mile route to collect additional funds for the Special Olympics Michigan State Winter Games. One of the highlights of the trip is when we arrive in Traverse City on Wednesday to be part of the opening ceremonies of the Winter Games.

Celebrating our 41st campaign in 2022, the Wertz Warriors have traveled over 30,000 miles and raised over $11 Million to support the State Winter Games of Special Olympics Michigan. As always, I rely on the generosity of my friends and family to reach my fundraising goals. I hope that once again I can count on your support. You can also help by forwarding this link to your friends and family as well! Thanks again for your caring and support!

Al Melfi – Wertz Warrior

I am once again proud and privileged to participate in raising money for Special Olympics this year. The Wertz Warriors embark annually on a seven-day Snowmobile Endurance Ride to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Michigan. We will stop at over 35 locations along the grueling 900-mile route to collect additional funds for the Special Olympics Michigan State Winter Games. One of the trip's highlights is when we arrive in Traverse City on Wednesday to be part of the SOMI Winter Games opening ceremonies.

Celebrating our 42nd annual campaign in 2023, the Wertz Warriors have traveled over 30,000 miles and raised well over $12 Million to support the State Winter Games of Special Olympics Michigan. As always, I rely on the generosity of my friends and family to reach my fundraising goals. I hope that, once again, I can count on your support. You can also help by forwarding this flyer to your friends and family! Thanks again for your caring and support!