The Prince Edward Side-by-Side (SxS) and All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) riders raised funds for the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation’s Back the Build campaign for a new hospital in Picton with a poker run.
On June 3, 120 people on 57 machines participated in the event along The County’s Millennium Trail, raising $3,160.
An additional $1,377 was donated to the Municipality of Prince Edward County for upkeep of the Millennium Trail.
“On behalf of the foundation and the Campaign Cabinet, I would like to thank those who participated in this inaugural poker run. Your support makes a big difference and helps us get one step closer to making our new hospital a reality,” said Nancy Parks, Back the Build campaign chairperson. “Third-party fundraising events, like this one hosted by the Prince Edward SxS/ATV Riders is a shining example of how community organizations can turn good fun into big impact.”
“Because our area is so rural, an ATV Poker Run is a fundraiser we thought many people would enjoy,” said Rick Insley, event organizer on behalf of the volunteers. “The Millennium Trail is over 40km long, and the ride gave riders an opportunity to go out and enjoy the beauty of our County. We would like to thank the participants of the event who enjoyed such a beautiful day with good friends old and new. Thank you to everyone for your contributions that will Back the Build for our new hospital and help with the Millennium Trail’s upkeep.
Plans for a second annual poker run are in the works.
