Our SMART Ride Sponsors generously donate cash, services, and products so that our riders and crew can give 100% of the pledges they raise to benefiting HIV/AIDS agencies to use for direct services. Please make sure to visit our sponsors, thank them, and utilize their businesses to show how much we appreciate their support.
Bike Level – $10,000+
An important focus of our work in virology is in combating human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which is the virus responsible for AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome). Our work in this area began in 1985 when AbbVie developed the first licensed test to detect HIV antibodies in the blood. Today, our retrovirus and hepatitis tests are used to screen more than half of the world’s donated blood supply.
American Medical Response serves more communities and customers than any other private ambulance service provider in the nation. But more importantly, AMR’s employees serve their local communities on a personal basis, as part of the community where they live and work. As medical professionals and as neighbors, your needs are our concerns.
At Merck, corporate responsibility is our daily commitment to tackle the world’s biggest health challenges by discovering better ways to make a difference in everything we do. It is a simple promise that is embedded in our business and informs all our individual actions.Our commitment to corporate responsibility extends to how we achieve our business goals:
- By discovering smart, sustainable ways to expand global access to effective healthcare
- By discovering environmentally sustainable ways to meet the world’s health need now and in the future
- By discovering better ways to create a workplace where our employees–and our business–can thrive
- By discovering better ways to build and strengthen trusted relationships, by demonstrating the highest ethical standards and communicating with greater transparency
LifeWay returns to support the SMART Ride. They will provide all medical supplies and personnel over the course of the event.Frame Level – $5,000+
The Darden family of restaurants features some of the most recognizable and successful brands in full-service dining: Red Lobster, Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, The Capital Grille, Bahama Breeze and Seasons 52. Darden corporation is excited to take part in SMART Ride, both as a sponsor and as many of our employees participating as riders and crew.
AIDS Health Foundation Since 1987, AHF has cared for thousands of people living with HIV and AIDS worldwide. As we create and implement unparalleled programs in new communities in the U.S. and abroad, we expand delivery of healthcare and influence over policy with the sole aim of saving more lives..
Design Republic is a leader in NYC in architectural and design joins The SMART Ride for the first time as a sponsor. Design Republic works in the commercial as well as residential fields from pre planning to completion of any project. Some of their clients include David Yurman, Victoria Secret and more National and International Brand Names.
FedEx was founded on a people-first philosophy, where respect for all people is a fundamental value and everyday business practice.FedEx is made up of more than 290,000 team members from various walks of life, reflecting the value and attention we place on diversity. Our diverse workforce, supplier base and supporting culture enable FedEx to better serve our customers and compete effectively in the global marketplace. We strive to create an environment where people can contribute and grow, and where the values of diversity are woven through our organization. We have six affinity groups that include African-American, Asian, Hispanic, cancer-support, women, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) employee networks. The affinity groups celebrate diversity and promote cultural education.
Macys, Inc. is proud of its track record as a caring and responsible corporate citizen. We reach out to our communities to develop solid, meaningful relationships. Through our charitable contributions, employment initiatives, active volunteerism and creation of unique economic relationships, we help produce stronger and healthier communities for our customers and employees. Giving back is a core value at Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s. .
The Patron Spirits Company is deeply committed to giving back. We are involved with a variety of philanthropic and charitable organizations, working on issues ranging from children’s health, to hunger and clean water, to the rebuilding of New Orleans. This will be the second year for The Patron Spirits Company working with The SMART Ride helping with the goody bags and the celebration after party .
Target is guided by our commitments to great value, the community, diversity, and the environment. Target is proud to once again be a sponsor of the SMART Ride.
Olive Garden is part of the Darden family of restaurants offering a genuine Italian dining experience. We are pleased to be third year sponsors of SMART Ride.
Wheel Level – $1,000+
Skyemed is a full service pharmacy and Infusion Service Company based in Pompano Beach Florida and serving nationwide. One area of speciality is HIV/AIDS needs and has professionals ready to help you with your needs with delivery or pick up available. 
For the fifth consecutive year the Village of Pinecrest has been our starting point and home the prior to and leading up to The SMART Ride. Thanks to the Village of Pinecrest and it’s City Commission major fees that could impact our ability to give 100% are covered by a city policy that works with not for profit organizations. We are proud to have the Village of Pinecrest as our starting point again this year. 
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, the hospital centered on your care, opened September 1, 2004. LWRMC offers patient-focused medicine and is equipped with advanced technology.
Located just two miles from I-75 and bridging Manatee and Sarasota counties, this new, 120-bed acute care hospital has an extensive system of fully-integrated inpatient and outpatient services that share a single purpose—to provide compassionate, quality patient care.
Patients have access to a medical staff of over 400 physicians and allied health professionals with a comprehensive range of specialties who use technological advances in medicine.
Dunham Insurance covers TSR Adventures and The SMART Ride. As a sponsor they are continuing to show the community how involved they are in what’s important to them. For your insurance needs contact them at (954) 564-7772 or visit their site here
Clif Bar and Company returns to The SMART Ride for it’s 8th year. What makes Clif Bar so wonderful is not only their corporate social responsibility, there respect for the environment and there all natural organic bars, but they taste GREAT! Clif Bar and company startedon a bike ride. Their founder, Gary, took a bite of another energy bar and thought to himself “I could make a better bar than this”. Today, they still want to make things better. Their Food. Their Company and even our planet.
Maroone, one of our first sponsors, has returned this year! They will be helping with our vehicle needs from passenger vans that support our riders to our medical truck transporting Lifeway medical supplies to all our locations where medical supplies are required.
Baby’s Coffee sells Gourmet Roasted Coffee from Key West, Florida. Baby’sTMimports and roasts 23 varieties of gourmet coffee beans. The Southernmost coffee roasters in the United States offer online shopping and shipping for gourmet roasted coffees, teas, local honey, gourmet foods and specialty items and related merchandise: coffee cups, coffee mugs, travel mugs, t-shirts, hats, and other Key West gifts.
Chamois Butt’r Paceline Products was incorporated in 1993 to develop and market a skin lubricant and synthetic chamois conditioner. The initial goal of the company was to make a non-greasey skin lubricant and chamois cream that would wash out of clothing and off skin with soap and water. And so, Chamois Butt’r® was invented. It was available to racing cyclists on very limited basis until 1997. Chamois Butt’r® was introduced to consumers and retailers regionally in 1997. The popularity of Chamois Butt’r® has been a key part of our success
COMMCARE Pharmacy At Commcare Pharmacy we expand the accessibility of special medications used in the treatment of chronic and acute illness. We treat every patient as an individual, with individual needs, and special care is taken to assess the patient’s “total” situation.
The Conch Tour Train in Key West. See the best on the train tour that’s been entertaining visitors to the Island City of Key West, Florida since 1958. The Conch Train is one of Florida’s most popular attractions, and for a good reason. Our expert ‘engineers’ and friendly staff have delighted over 15 million guests with legends such as Ernest Hemingway and lores of this charming tropical paradise. Your tour of Key West will give you a conch’s eye view of all the wonderful attractions Key West offers. No Key West vacation is complete without The World Famous Conch Tour Train.
Coral Gables Women’s Clubis a social and community service organization that represents a wide spectrum of women of all ages. In existence since 1929, the Club is comprised of professionals and homemakers from Coral Gables, Kendall, Perrine, Homestead and Miami Beach. Our common bond is a commitment to making Miami a better place to live through helping other organizations with community projects, as well as our own long-term community service project, the May Van Sickle Children’s Dental Clinic for indigent children.
Hawks Cay Resort located midway down the Florida Keys on the tropical 60-acre island of Duck Key offers some of the world’s best fishing; exciting water sports; dolphin interaction programs; a saltwater lagoon; five gorgeous swimming pools; and a variety of luxurious accommodations, including guest rooms, suites and villas. Plan a vacation with your family and friends where you can dine in unique restaurants and relax in a full-service spa, while kids and teens have fun. All this in the casual, relaxed pace of the Keys. Hawks Cay is the official SMART Ride 8 Friday night lodging.
HotSpots Magazine has for over two decades been the voice of the gay community in Florida. Our main focus is primarily on what to do and where to go.
Janssen, innovator in life saving anti-infective drugs, formerly known as Tibotec an ongoing supporter recently merged with Janssen Pharmaceutical companies and continues to share our science and drug development activities, communicating our commitment to being part of the global response to the HIV pandemic.
Life Extension, based in Fort Lauderdale, is the world’s largest membership organization that funds anti-aging and disease prevention research. Our mission is to promote longer, healthier lives by educating members of the latest scientific research on health and wellness and by providing access to premium quality vitamins and supplements. Life Extension is a proud second year supporter of the SMART Ride and its mission to assist local HIV/AIDS agencies.
Mountain Valley Water of Miami also known as Florida Water Delivery was established in 1948 as the “quality bottle water distributor in South Florida”. Our reputation for delivering the finest brands in conjunction with superior customer oriented service has been unaltered since then. As in 1948 we are family owned. Our commitment is to provide our customers with the “top of the line waters” in each price category and to render superior, personalized service for which we have been known for over 50 years.Lee Holtzman a past participant in Florida AIDS Ride will once again be supplying water for this year’s event, if you live in the Miami area and need water service, please consider Mountain Valley and their family of products first.
The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies, in business since 1937, is one of the country’s largest auto insurance group and largest seller of motorcycle and personal watercraft policies based on premiums written, and is a market leader in commercial auto insurance. Progressive is committed to giving back to the communities in which their employees live and work. We are thrilled to support the event for the sixth year in a row. Smile and wave to our Immediate Response Vehicle drivers as they provide transportation support during the 2012 SmartRide!Progressive is listed in the Fortune 500 and, in 2009, named one of Business Week’s Best Places to Launch a Career for the fourth consecutive year.Learn more about Progressive at www.progressive.com or the many exciting career opportunities at jobs.progressive.com.
Rosie’s Bar and Grill is the fun-filled place to be seen on Wilton Drive. They will be joining the ride this year again by providing Friday dinner and Saturday breakfast at Hawk’s Cay. If you are in Fort Lauderdale, stop by Rosie’s and thank Cliff and John for being so good to the ride, and while you’re there, try out their new menu! Great Food, Great Atmosphere, Great Fun!
Rainbow 411Gay Safe Haven’s Rainbow411.com is your online Gay Friendly Yellow Pages and more. This resource was created for our passion for OUR community and to help aid in the prevention of discrimination that we are faced with daily.
As a entirely gay owned and operated gay friendly yellow pages we are active in the GLBT community and created this directory to provide information on gay friendly businesses, updates on events, articles, advice, free personal classified and now a radio show!
SAGEof South Florida is a nonprofit organization for Senior Action in a Gay Environment to enrich the lives of the GLBT senior community through membership inclusive of age, gender, race, nationality and religion.
Storks Bakery, some of the best coffee in the world as well as unbelievable bakery items and food choices, joins SMART Ride for the first time this year. Storks will be visible starting on Registration Day and throughout the ride. Storks Bakery is located at2505 Northeast 15th Avenue
Wilton Manors, FL 33305-1309
(954) 567-3220
Tire Kingdom is the United States largest independent tire, wheel, and auto repair service with over 650 retail stores nationwide. This is our fourth year of participation in the SMART Ride. We look forward to sponsoring dedication ceremonies again and honoring those who have been lost to AIDS.
We are ViiV Healthcare – a global specialist HIV company established by GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer to deliver advances in treatment and care for people living with HIV.
Our aim is to take a deeper and broader interest in HIV/AIDS than any company has done before and then take a new approach to deliver effective and new HIV medicines as well as support communities affected by HIV.
Walgreens Pharmacy is the pharmacy America trusts. Walgreens generously returns to help SMART ride with needed supply items.
Watermark Online joins the SMART Ride Family to help promote SMART Ride 8. This publication is your LBGT life daily in Daytona Beach, Orlando, Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota.
will join SMART Ride 9 as a sponsor for the first time in 2012. Wells Fargo Social Responsibility: We want to help all our customers succeed financially and create long-term economic growth and quality of life for everyone in our communities. We promote economic development and self-sufficiency through community development, financial education, cash contributions, affordable housing, environmental stewardship, and through the efforts of our enthusiastic team member volunteers. Our success comes from a time tested formula: local people making local decisions because they know what their communities need.
For more than 4,000 years, coconut water has been revered as a natural source of nutrition, wellness, beauty and hydration. In times of famine and war, coconut water has been used as an intravenous fluid and saved many lives. It’s the only natural substance that can be safely injected into the human blood stream. Now modern science has validated its effectiveness, especially as a natural sports drink.ZICO contains the five essential electrolytes that gives your body everything it needs to stay hydrated and perform at your best. One ZICO has more potassium than a banana – 15 times more than most sports drinks – to prevent cramping. Drink ZICO before or during a workout for the natural energy you need for optimal performance. After a workout, ZICOreplenishes and re-hydrates you to speed recovery.
The Leather Masked Ball is the premiere annual dance party and charity event of South Florida’s Leather Community.
This event gets more awesome every year with great venues, celebrity DJs, over-the-top entertainment and the hottest men on the planet.
Gear Level – $500+
The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for many people. We make this possible by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible will be able to afford them.
MorningStar Renewal Center is a Catholic non-profit ministry offering a full schedule of opportunities for faith formation, spiritual renewal, and ministry development.
Ovations Catering is the premier caterer in the Palm Beaches and Ft. Lauderdale. We organize weddings, commitment ceremonies, special celebrations, corporate events or any occasion that needs quality food, superior service and beautiful décor. Ovations also owns and operates Florida’s Best Picnics and BBQs with a great selection of menus to fit any budget.
Road ID – Our mission is two fold: One, to educate runners, cyclists, walkers and other athletes who participate in other sports such as rollerblading, skiing, climbing and hiking about the importance of wearing ID. Two, to provide these athletes with innovative products that impel them want to include ID as an integral part of their gear. Whether you engage in cycling, bicycling, running, walking or any other sports, let Road ID assist you in making ID an integral part of your gear.
Voxel.net is the internet’s leading host provider, and generously hosts TheSmartRide.org. Only Voxel offers today’s cutting-edge hosting technology, including the VoxCAST Global CDN delivery, instantly available physical and virtual servers via VoxCLOUD, full API access and wide access tools, with the expertise of 10+ years of managed hosting services. And with 3 strategic global locations (New York, Amsterdam and Singapore), Voxel can provide the next-generation hosting experience necessary for today’s web and business applications.
Delmay and Partners Delmay and Partners offers premier meeting and event planning services packaged with hotel reservations. They return this year to The SMART Ride under a brand new name and will offer transportation from Key West back to Miami for participants looking to return to MorningStar Renewal Center. The proceeds of this travel will directly benefit The SMART Ride.