Meet the Women Behind the Mission

“Two women who started as strangers. Two different stories. One little boy who brought them together. One promise to keep his memory alive through good works.”

The Ride On Cannon Foundation was born from tragedy, but it has grown into a mission of love, kindness, and giving back.

Teresa Welch, Founder, and Bonny Parker, Co-Founder, began this journey as strangers and have grown into friends, partners, and family—all brought together through the life and legacy of Cannon Hinnant.

Teresa was moved by Cannon’s story and wanted to do something meaningful for his family. What began as a local memorial fundraiser in 2020 quickly became something much bigger. She saw the impact that helping others could make and decided, “Why stop?” The Ride On Cannon Foundation was born.

For Bonny, Cannon was her five-year-old son. Losing him changed her life forever. As a mother of four, bonus mom, and wife, her family is her world. After losing Cannon, she eventually returned to work full-time as an Internet Sales Manager, finding purpose in staying busy while also dedicating herself to the foundation and helping other families.

Together, Teresa and Bonny have turned their pain into purpose.

Through Ride On Cannon, we help children and families in our communities through holiday assistance, school supplies, bicycles, clothing, food, Christmas gifts, and much more.

We love what we do, we love the families we serve, and we are committed to keeping Cannon’s memory alive through good works.

Two women. One mission. One promise: Cannon will never be forgotten

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