Community "Joy ride" Puts A Fundraising Spin On Tragic Event

OnlyGood TV embraces diversity and supports dignity, equal rights and self-affirmation! We are celebrating PRIDE Month by sharing inspiring stories that feature our LGBTQIA+ community. After a tragedy, love, support and togetherness are needed most. Adam Keller and Jared Marinelli, best known around the world for their 'viral flash mob wedding proposal video', were deeply affected by the 2016 Pulse Nightclub tragedy in Orlando. The couple knew they wanted to do something to give back to all those affected. While Jared and Adam already have a full schedule teaching classes at JoyRide, they decided to team host several “Fundraiser Rides” to help the victim’s families. “Creating a safe space, a sense of community, and bringing everyone together,” Jared stated. “That’s the only way to fight hatred. It’s the only way to make changes.” After one of the very spirited rides that they hosted, Adam was inspired by how his local community came together in a time of need. “We’ve team taught more times than I can remember,” he reflected, “and I think this was truly the best one and absolutely the most meaningful, for sure!” Adam and Jared’s series of classes were able to raise more than $5K (and counting) for Equality Florida's Pulse Victims Fund, which benefits the victims of the mass shooting, including the victims’ families and survivors in need of support. Watch and hear how this local Connecticut community pedaled together to show their support for a community in pain in Orlando. Funds raised by the 'Fundraiser Rides' go to "https://www.gofundme.com/PulseVictimsFund Thank you JoyRiders for all your generosity, energy and compassion! ‪#‎RideforOrlando ‪#‎TeamJadam ‪#‎strongertogether‬‬‬ Thank you Adam, Jared and JoyRide for organizing and leading the inspiring ‪#‎OrlandoStrong fundraising rides in all the Fairfield County, CT studios.‬ Follow Adam and Jared, on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/TeamJadam/ To see more OnlyGood TV FAMILY videos, visit us at: http://bit.ly/OnlyGoodTVYTFAMILY Welcome to OnlyGood.tv! (Formerly HooplaHa - Only Good News) - It’s a Positivity Movement. We at OnlyGood TV believe that positivity will change lives for the better. We strive to be the hopeful voice that recognizes people are good & out there doing good things for their communities and society at large. We tell the stories of the individuals and organizations that inspire and motivate us, and fuel the Positivity Movement. Watch an exclusive collection of stories featuring PETS, FAMILY, WELLNESS, and COMMUNITY, including unique series and Live Specials that shine a spotlight on everyday people, making the world a better place. #OGTV Visit us at: https://www.onlygood.tv/ Like us on OGTV’s Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/onlygood.tv Like us on Hooplaha’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/hooplaha/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onlygood.tv/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/onlygoodtv