Poker Run Bikers to travel Florida Keys' Overseas Highway for charity

Motorcyclists from throughout the United States are to travel one of America’s most scenic highways to raise money for charity during the 37th annual Key West Poker Run, set for Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 17-20.

Riders on up to 10,000 bikes are expected to traverse the Overseas Highway (U.S. Highway 1), the 113-mile roadway from mainland Florida to Key West that features 42 bridges and long vistas of breathtaking open water.

For more information please visit: http://www.examiner.com/x-9092-Florida-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d31-Poker-Run-Bikers-to-travel-Florida-Keys-Overseas-Highway-for-charity

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Seventh Annual Poker run benefits Florida Wildlife Sanctuary and Hospital

Motorcycles are not the only form of transport that can participate in Florida Wildlife Hospital’s upcoming Born to Be Wild poker run.

“Anyone who does not have a motorcycle is welcome to participate in their car,” hospital director Sue Small said.

The seventh annual version of the fundraiser begins at 11¤a.m. Sunday, with the last bike in at 2 p.m.

This year’s event features three Central Florida starting points:

Diamondback Jacks, 565 Sarno Road; Long Branch Saloon, 2199 7th Ave., Vero Beach; and the Cork Room Bar and Grill, 671 Goldenrod Road, Orlando.

Regardless of starting location, the run ends at Forever Florida in St. Cloud, home of the Florida zipline and swamp buggy tours.

Organized by wild critter friend Don Hylland and supported by the Independence Chapter of ABATE, the run helps the hospital buy medication and food for the thousands of hapless wild things that run afoul of dogs, cars and other dangers.

“We treat over 3,800 patients each year, many of whom are victims of cars, pets and people,” Small said. The $10-a-hand fee includes food, music, vendors and prizes.

For information about the poker run, call organizer Hylland at 288-8089, the hospital at 254-8843 or visit floridawildlifehospital.org. The hospital is at 4560 N. U.S.1, Melbourne.

For more information please visit: http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20090812/NEWS0307/90812024/1006/news01/Poker+run+benefits+Florida+Wildlife+Sanctuary+&+Hospital

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Cruise For a Cause

Insight Financial Credit Union is hosting its 3nd Annual Cruise for a Cause motorcycle poker run to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Participants will cruise through Orange, Seminole and Lake Counties making stops at Insight Financial Credit Union locations to draw a card for their poker hand. The last card will be drawn at the final destination in Maitland, where the best poker hand will be announced, door prizes will be awarded, lunch will be provided and a check will be presented to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.

November 7, 2009 9:00 a.m. - Registration 1:00 p.m. - Last bike in 1:30 p.m. - Check presentation to Second Harvest Food Bank

Starting Location - Insight Financial’s Downtown Orlando Branch 206 Hillcrest Street Orlando, FL 32801

Ending Location - Insight Financial’s Maitland branch 480 S. Keller Rd. Orlando, FL 32810

$20 per bike (double or single riders) Sponsorships available Register online at Cruise For a Cause

Representatives from Insight Financial Credit Union, its members, representatives from Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and bike enthusiasts will participate in the ride with a goal of raising $15,000 for Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.

For more information please visit: http://www.wftv.com/family/20317946/detail.html

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