Rain or shine these bikers say this ride is like no other. "It’s the greatest feeling in the world. I’m proud to be able to ride my motorcycle to benefit a veteran," said James Castoro. 

Rolling Thunder Chapter Two hosted its 12th annual motorcycle run for disabled veterans, Sunday. Bikers rode through Brooklyn and Manhattan ended at the Marine Corp League on Staten Island.

"We made a commitment to help out local veterans and that what we try and do," said Michael Garguilo, who is the president of Rolling Thunder Chapter Two.

Rolling Thunder has helped veterans and wounded service men and women for more than a decade. Last year the group says the motorcycle run raised more than $20,000, but this year the group says it may not reach its goal of $25,000 because of the rain.

However, the wet weather didn't stop dozens of supporters from standing and honoring fallen soldiers as their names were read aloud

“To see how wholeheartedly they support everything and they’re so behind veterans issues, veterans causes, that’s the way it should be for everybody,” said Vietnam veteran Nicky Castoro.

Army Seargent Castoro says he came to cheer on his son and all the riders from the corner of Walker Street and Lake Avenue.  His son, James Castoro tells us he followed in his dad's footsteps and joined the army in 2008. After serving a tour he returned home from Afghanistan in February and joined Rolling Thunder.

"I came back healthy and happy so... and not everyone had that chance so it’s great to be able to come back and help them," said James Castoro.

Streets were blocked off by police as approximately 100 riders participated in the run. It was $20 per person and organizers say all money raised is slated to go to the Disabled Americans Veterans Charity.