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Hawgs Ride for CURE

August 24th was a perfect day for a bike ride. There wasn’t a cloud in the sky. It was around 75 degrees and there was a slight breeze. What could be better than going for a 75-mile motorcycle ride through the beautiful upstate New York countryside? How about the chance to help out a good cause at the same time?

Under the auspices of the Avon Hawgs, 454 riders got together at the Rush Creekside Inn for the fourth annual Poker Run to benefit CURE Childhood Cancer Association. This was by far the largest and most successful run to date. Organized by Tim Lane, the Poker Run raised $5,447 for CURE. At the end of the ride the motorcyclists gathered back at the Creekside Inn to eat a great barbecue and dance to the music of Shine and Riverside Drive.

When asked how this all came about, Lane said, "Four years ago when we were talking about sponsoring our first Poker Run, we were about CURE because they were on my route. I felt that their work was really important, so I suggested that they be the beneficiaries." The rest is history. After the second Poker Run, Tim decided to put on a Rock and Roll Jamboree. Each event has continued to grow over the years. To date the Avon Hawgs have donated over $16,670 to CURE.

"Harley riders really have a bad reputation," Lane said. "I would like people to know that we are just a bunch of guys (and ladies) like any other group. We like to ride and we like to help our neighbors. When we can do both at the same time we are really glad. "Thanks to Tim Lane and the rest of the Avon Hawgs for all their hard work and generous donations. Proceeds went to funding this newsletter. Keep watching the newsletter for updates about the upcoming Rock and Roll Jamboree, which will take place in March of 2004.

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