Dustin Michael Tappé Annual Memorial Ride

In An Instant, The Tappé Foundation presents the Dustin Michael Tappé Annual Memorial Ride, an annual memorial motorcycle ride held the first Saturday of every December. The 2026 ride takes place Saturday, Dec. 5, with staging at 2 p.m. in the Fry’s Parking Lot at 20797 N John Wayne Pkwy in Maricopa, Arizona. Kickstands go up at 3 p.m.

Riders take State Route 347 and turn right on Riggs Road to stop at Dustin’s memorial and pay respects, then continue together to the final destination at San Tan Flats, 6185 W Hunt Hwy in Queen Creek.

The ride supports Hayden, a 4-year-old who is autistic and has been diagnosed with an inoperable cancerous brain tumor. A portion of the proceeds is donated to Hayden and her family to help with her treatment and the road ahead.

Santa, the owner of Maricopa Pantry, arrives at staging on his motorcycle with Christmas gifts for Hayden, and Maricopa Pantry provides snacks and drinks for riders at staging. The suggested donation is $20 per rider, but no donation is required to ride, and all motorcycles, clubs, independent riders, families and supporters are welcome.