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All In for Veterans: Bull Run Harley-Davidson Poker Run

On Saturday, July 12th, the Foundation had the honor of partnering with Bull Run Harley-Davidson and the Manassas Harley Owners Group (HOG) Chapter for a high-energy Poker Run in support of Virginia veterans.

More than 30 riders participated in the two-hour ride, making three scenic stops to collect playing cards and compete for prizes based on the best hand, second-best hand, and even the worst hand. All prizes were generously donated by Bull Run Harley-Davidson and the Manassas HOG Chapter.

Special thanks to Joe Wetzel, Chris Moore, and the dedicated officers and members of the Manassas HOG Chapter for volunteering their time and organizing such a seamless, spirited event. And of course, thank you to Tim Robinson, Chris Taylor and the rest of the Bull Run Harley-Davidson team for graciously hosting and championing our mission.

A 50/50 raffle added to the excitement—yet in an incredible gesture of generosity, the winner donated their half of the pot back to the Foundation, making 100% of the proceeds from the event go directly to support veterans and their families.

We’re proud to work alongside such passionate partners and look forward to future collaborations on the road ahead.

Why It Matters
Community events like these not only raise critical funds for veterans and their families—they also spread awareness and bring people together in support of a shared mission. We couldn’t do this work without you.

Keep visiting our website for future events and opportunities to support Virginia veterans.

 

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