Charity Events

PHIL PETERSON’S 41ST KEY WEST POKER RUN

 Phil Peterson’s Key West Poker Run started some 41 years ago as just an idea to drum up some business during a normally slow time of year for his motorcycle business in Miami and Key West. Phil thought if he had a Poker Run to Key West in August and made an event of it that would do the trick. Phil and a handful of local motorcycle riders, mostly from the Mustang Motorcycle Club decided to try it. The Run started early Saturday morning with sign up at the Miami Store, a ride to Key West hitting five restaurants or…
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CIRCLE BELL MOTORSPORTS JOINS FORCES WITH THE 2013 LAW ENFORCEMENT “FALLEN OFFICER’ MEMORIAL MOTORCYCLE RUN

Circle Bell Motorsports is happy to announce their sponsorship of the 2013 Law Enforcement “Fallen Officer” Memorial Motorcycle Run, July 27th in Sacramento, Calif. This is the 20th Anniversary of the run organized by the Law Enforcement Chaplaincy-Sacramento (LECS). “Community involvement is very important to our entire team,” says Bob Bellino, president of Circle Bell Motorsports.  The Law Enforcement “Fallen Officer” Memorial Run is an important fund raiser for the Chaplaincy, so to combine the Memorial Run with the Sacramento Mile is a great way to bring attention to the good work of the Chaplaincy and to honor those in…
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Ride to Work Day and Lunch at Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse Grill

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9TH ANNUAL CRUISE FOR KIDS RAISES $65,000

  Tampa Chapter of Credit Unions Holds 9th Annual Cruise for Kids Motorcycle Poker Run Raises $65,000 for Donation to Local Children’s Charities   On Sunday, May 19th, a group of 350 big hearted bikers hit the roads throughout the Tampa Bay area to raise money for local children’s charities. The bikers succeeded in this venture, raising $65,000 as they participated in the 9th Annual Credit Union Cruise for Kids Motorcycle Poker Run, sponsored by the Tampa Chapter of Credit Unions.   The bikers revved up their motorcycles at 9:30am that morning, making three “poker stops” at Brandon, Harley, Tampa…
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LADIES AND GENTLEMEN … START YOUR ENGINES!

7th Annual Peter Makris Memorial Run Saturday, June 8, 2013 Official Kickoff for the 90th Anniversary of Laconia Motorcycle Week!   Laconia, NH -- What started as a party and ride as a memorial tribute to deceased community leader Peter Makris, has 7 years later, turned into an important fundraiser for the Laconia Fire Department and the Easter Seals NH "Veterans Count" program which aids active military and families, before, during and after deployment. To date, the ride has raised over $185,000.   In Laconia, it is all about "The Ride," so the Peter Makris Memorial Run starts Motorcycle week…
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Give Back Ride Sunday, December 1

Friends ... we had a great ride Sunday to the Joshua House. The Joshua House is a Residential Care Facility for abused, abandoned, and neglected children removed from their homes by law enforcement for their safety. They remain at the Joshua House until the judicial system decides what to do. Some of the children will go home but many remain in foster care indefinitely. As we arrived, we were greeted by many of the children as well as the local Corvette Club. We were given a tour of 1 of the 5 housing facilities recently remodeled by IKEA. The staff…
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Museum of Florida Art 19th Annual Teddy Bear Brunch

The Guild of the Museum of Florida Art invites you to attend the magical 19th Annual TEDDY BEAR BRUNCH   Saturday, December 15, 2012 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.   600 N. Woodland Blvd. DeLand, FL 32720 (386)734-4371   Become a Teddy Bear Sponsor. For $25 your donation will pay for a child to attend the brunch and benefit the Children's Scholarship Program at the Museum of Florida Art. (Reserved seating $10) * * *  Children, parents, grandparents and teachers alike will experience a fun-filled day they won't soon forget * Sparkling Christmas Tree with Teddy Bear ornaments * Photo taken…
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3rd Annual Tampa Bay Area U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Toy Run

TAMPA, FL - The Marine Corps League Detachment 1226 (Riverview), with help from 10 local motorcycle groups, presents their 3rd annual motorcycle Toy Run Sunday November 25, 2012 in support of the Marine Toys for Tots 2012 campaign in Tampa Bay.   The Toy Run starts at the Toys for Tots warehouse, 4479 West Gandy Blvd, Tampa with rider registration from 9:30am to 11:00am. The riders will depart as one group at 11:30am, escorted by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. The toy run ends at Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse & Grill at Brandon Harley Davidson, 9841 East Adamo Dr, Brandon. A $10…
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ZOMBIE BROTHERHOOD “TREAD WITH THE UNDEAD”

  FORT LAUDERDALE - Local law enforcement officials are standing by as a horde of motorcycle riding Zombies are set to invade Fort Lauderdale Beach this Saturday. Zombies will cruise A1A as part of the Zombie Brotherhood "Tread with the Undead" presented by Fright Mall motorcycle ride that will raise funds for Camp Boggy Creek (boggycreek.org). In partnership with Bruce Rossmeyer Harley-Davidson, the event also showcases talent by local body artists, photographers and film producers. The Sept. 29 event, which kicks off at Bruce Rossmeyer Harley-Davidson, 201 International Parkway, Sunrise, has recently been featured on Local10 (http://www.local10.com/news/Zombie-motorcyclists-raise-money-for-charity/-/1717324/16651866/-/31to6m/-/index.html). Visit www.zombiebrotherhood.com (http://www.zombiebrotherhood.com/#!event-details)…
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REGISTRATION OPENS FOR ANNUAL BRUCE ROSSMEYER RIDE FOR CHILDREN

ORMOND BEACH - Registration is now open for the 18th Annual Bruce Rossmeyer Ride for Children set for Oct. 7 at rideforchildren.com. The motorcycle event has raised more than $4 million to benefit Camp Boggy Creek, a year-round camp for children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses. The Ride for Children will take off with a roar at 10 a.m. with more than 1,000 motorcyclists leaving Destination Daytona on a police escorted, no-feet-down ride to Camp Boggy Creek in Eustis. When riders arrive at the camp, they will enjoy both silent and live auctions, music and a buffet lunch generously donated…
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Project Walk Poker Run for PFC Nick Battles

''Project Walk'' Poker Run will be Sun. Sept. 9 for PFC Nick Battles. Registration 10 AM - Noon, $10.00 per hand @ Tilly's Tap 3149 Duncan Rd./Hwy 17 Punta Gorda 941-505-0798. Two bands, food, vendors, bike wash. Run starts and ends at Tilly's Tap. Stops are Shorty's Place 306 W. Marion Ave Punta Gorda, Shenanigan's Fraternal Order of Orioles Post 325 3103 Broadpoint Dr. P.Gorda, The Open Road 4313 NW Hwy 70 Arcadia 863-494-0140, Arcadia Amvets Post 60 2846 SW Hwy 17 863-494-6996.
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Jessica’s Fight Benefit Blood & Marrow Drive

  Jessica’s Fight Benefit Blood & Marrow Drive WHEN: Saturday August 4th 5-9 PM WHERE: Quaker Steak and Lube “THE LUBE” 10400 49th ST N. Clearwater, FL   Saturday August 4th from 5-9 PM we will be holding a benefit “JESSICA’S FIGHT MARROW AND BLOOD DRIVE” at Quaker Steak and Lube located at 10400 49thST N. and US 19 Clearwater FL.   Tampa Bay Sound and Productions Presents the “OUT OF CONTROL” Band.   We will have contests for the biker community as well as the Hot Rod folks and even people who just stop by for the event. Prizes…
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8th Annual Jason Burnett Memorial USO Benefit Ride Supporting Our Troops

    Dear Fellow American:   September 8, 2012, will mark the 8th year that the Central Florida Motorcycle community will show its support of the men, women and families of our Armed Forces when they take part in Central Florida’s largest fundraiser for the Greater Jacksonville Area USO (United Services Organization).   The Greater Jacksonville Area USO supports thousands of our active duty military personnel, National Guardsmen and Reservists and families throughout Florida and Southeast Georgia. Just a small snapshot of the many services provided, include:   Distribute nearly 15,000 USO Care Packages to deploying and front line combat…
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