Huntington's Disease Annual Poker Run May 16, 2009

[azavman]

Its time for the Arizona Avalanches to run support for this worthy cause again.

Thanks for the great suuport as usual. Arizona Avalanches Rock!

This is the kind of people that run Ft. McDowell Casino;

"I am sorry to announce, Due to no information given to the Director of Marketing, Assisitant Dorector of Marketing, Security, TGO and Surveillance, FMC will not be able to participate in the Huntingtons Disease Poker Run will not take place this weekend."

This is a direct quote that I received this morning. Nothing like backing out at the last minute. We will now finish up at Hacienda. They were gracious enough to invite us to end the run at their facility. Thanks to Andreanne and Julie for the support.


Saturday May 16, 2009

All proceeds will benefit the

“Huntington’s Disease Society of America – Arizona Affiliate”

You are invited to join us for a day ride to beautiful Roosevelt Lake.  Riders will depart from Hacienda Harley Davidson, 15600 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, Az.

The route has been finalized.

Stop 1 - Hacienda Harley Davidson 15600 N. Hayden, Scottsdale, Az.
Stop 2 - Ba'Ja Conoco Station Beeline highway and Ft. McDowell Rd.
Stop 3 - Rest Area SR 87(Beeline) and SR 188
Stop 4 - PERA Roosevelt
Stop 5 - Hacienda Harley Davidson 15600 N. Hayden, Scottsdale, Az.

Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. First riders leave Hacienda Harley at 10:00. I would like for all the Avalanches involved to be at Hacienda Harley Davidson, 15600 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale at 8:00 to pick up signs and have time to beat the bikes to the card stops. If anyone is unable to show up that early, let me know and I will get the signs and stuff to you before the 16th.


New link for sponsoring a rider on this great run. Even if you can't go on the ride, you can make a contribution to the cause.
Sponsorship link;

Online registration : http://www.firstgiving.com/Power2CureHD

The avalanches staffing

Stop 1 = Hacienda Harley Davidson 9:00 Everybody
Stop 2 = GTO - Martin
Stop 3 = amd1900mp - Todd - Rest Stop SR 87/188
Stop 4 = AZ 03 AV - Nigel - PERA Roosevelt
Stop 5 = Starchaser - Hacienda Harley Davidson
Sag Wagon = Ghostwheel and Spoiled
Gargoyleman
Itsstopher (maybe)


We would like to have at least 5 trucks for support roles again this year.(More is better). We are hoping to see 200-300 riders this year. It would be cool to have a couple of Av's at each stop.

If you know anyone that would like to volunteer for helping out at any of the card stops please invite them along.

Please post if you are interested.

List of Avalanches for Poker Run;

[Star Chaser]

I want stop 5!!!
 
   Cindy

[azavman]

  Thanks Cindy. You are on for stop 5 (whatever that stop is)   

[Az-Spoiled-Wife]

We are unable to ride the mc this year because we lost the spyder this month. Unfortunately with the economy the way it is, we could not afford it anymore. We will help with the av, Put us down for the sag wagon please.


 

[azavman]

  Thanks, Donna. I have added you to the list in the first post.

[AZ 03 AV]

Dan,

Count me in - I will go where needed :-)

[DESERTAV]

We are unable to ride the mc this year because we lost the spyder this month. Unfortunately with the economy the way it is, we could not afford it anymore. We will help with the av, Put us down for the sag wagon please.


 

Lost the spyder That sucks.

[azavman]

  Thanks, Nigel. I will update when we settle on the final route.

[amd1900mp]

Add me to the list.. Rest stop if available.

[azavman]

  Thanks, Todd. You are on the list. Please stick this topic so it does not disappear. I updated the first post.

[amd1900mp]

Stickied.. and thanks to you too!

[ItsStopher]

Just checking in  Sounds like fun. Put us down for a mabye for now.

[GTO]

Never done this........missed last years.......... put me down for this one.  I am a rookie so I will need guidance. Place me where it will be probably best for a rookie 

[azavman]

itstopher and GTO are on the list. Thanks.

[amd1900mp]

The list is looking good.. 

[azavman]

   Bad news...Ft. McDowell is definitely NOT! in for the last stop this year.  

[azavman]

  We have a new Harley sponsor this year. We will be starting the run at Hacienda Harley Davidson, 15600 N. Hayden, this year instead for PERA club. The run will still go up to the lake for lunch and back to Ft. McDowell. I still have to get 1 more stop scheduled and I will update when it is confirmed.

[amd1900mp]

This is looking to be a lil'bit bigger this year.. Cool!!

[Aussie Red]

  Keep up the great work gang.

[azavman]

Online registration link added to first post.

[azavman]

The route for this run has been finalized and posted in the first post. Thanks to everyone that has volunteered. Now we just have to hope for good weather and minimal wind.

[gargoyleman]

I will help out where ever needed ......

Glen

[azavman]

  Way to go Glen. I will be happy to have your help again this year. I will do my best to be at  Nigel's for this months meeting and we can discuss where you would be utilized. Thanks for volunteering again.

[Ghostwheel]

Well we will be there with bells on a trailer in tow. Looking forward to seeing everyone again on saturday. Till then.

[azavman]

   Important info update in the first post. Please read!
 Ft. McDowell backed out this morning. We will make the full circle and end at Hacienda instead of the Casino. Lunch will be at the lake.

[amd1900mp]

Thanks for the update.. We will be there at 8am.. Ready to go! 

[Mrs. WVAV]

I just wanted to stop in and say Thank You for supporting this cause once again this year. My family has suffered through this for two generations... it took the life of my Grandfather and Mom... and it's yet to be known if it will affect yet another generation. It's a disease you rarely hear of so to see you all supporting this warms my heart!!!

[amd1900mp]

Maybe we can get several good pictures to share.. We always have fun interacting with the bikes for this cause. 

[gargoyleman]

Hope everyone is ready for Saturday 

The ride to Roosevelt lake will be a nice one....Weather should be awesome...

Glen

[GTO]

Will be washing my pavement princess this afternoon, to be ready tomorrow. 

[AZ 03 AV]

Hope everyone is ready for Saturday 

The ride to Roosevelt lake will be a nice one....Weather should be awesome...

Glen

And guess where I get set up each year    One of the best views in the state!

[Az-Spoiled-Wife]

Eric is taking twizle along for the sag wagon ride.

We got news earlier this week about being able to attend a flyball tournament in payson this weekend and one near san diego next month. As soon as the poker run is over today, we will be heading up to payson. 

I am now staying behind to take care of some things. And we both will be missing the ramada gtg tonight, which I pm'd Mike about.

Have fun, stay cool and drive safe.

[AZ 03 AV]

Ok - What a day! I think almost 80 bikes 130 riders - The Av' were out in force - Martin & Family (GTO), Cindy (Starchaser), Todd + Family (Avn'it), Dan (Avman), Glen + 17 kids and one dog! (Gargoyleman), Eric + 2 dogs (GhostWheel), and self (AZ 03 AV)

Thanks to All especially Hacienda Harley - SRP Pera Club Bob & staff for wonderful hospitality,

It was a fantastic day with good friends for a great cause   

[GTO]

It was a great drive, views, weather & great people!! What else could we have asked for.  My family had fun too and it was our first visit to Roosevelt Lake... it is just Fantastic.  Thanks Dan for the invite.

[azavman]

I just received this from the Huntington's representative;

Dear Team,
I can’t thank everyone enough for another very successful year!  You guys are the best!  Here’s our grand totals:

Total Bikes:  89
Total Participants:   125
Total Raised Online:  $1,545
Total Raised Day of Run:  $1,027
TOTAL RAISED:  $2,572!!!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!........Phil

Once again, I can't thank everyone enough for the support in making this a very successful run. I had a great time and was happy to see all the Az Av's rolling for a good cause.

[Az-Spoiled-Wife]

I just received this from the Huntington's representative;

Dear Team,
I can’t thank everyone enough for another very successful year!  You guys are the best!  Here’s our grand totals:

Total Bikes:  89
Total Participants:   125
Total Raised Online:  $1,545
Total Raised Day of Run:  $1,027
TOTAL RAISED:  $2,572!!!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!........Phil

Once again, I can't thank everyone enough for the support in making this a very successful run. I had a great time and was happy to see all the Az Av's rolling for a good cause.

       

[amd1900mp]

We had a lot of fun..

Thanks Dan and everyone that helped!

[DJ-A]

thanks For A really good Time And Will Do It All Agian Next Year

Aaron

[amd1900mp]

Welcome to the site Aaron!

[DJ-A]

your wellcom mr.Todd