A 100-mile motorcycle ride will be held by Restek’s Relay for Life team on Saturday to raise money for the American Cancer Society.
The “Revved Up for Fun” second annual motorcycle poker run will start at Restek Corporation, 110 Benner Circle in Bellefonte.
Jim Richards, a volunteer for the event, said about 50 riders have pre-registered for the charity event. Registration on the day of the event goes from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
The event will have motorcyclists ride a 100-mile loop around the area stopping at three specific locations to pick up a poker card. Along with the card received at the beginning and end of the ride, the biker will have to make the best five-card hand. The rider with the best hand will win $75, Richards said.
The total ride — including stops — takes about two and a half hours to complete, Richards said. Motorcyclists can go at their own pace during the ride as the winner of the poker run is determined at the end of the event, Richards said.
Richards said about 170 riders participated in last year’s ride — raising roughly $6,500. This year, the team is hoping to break the 200-rider mark, he said.
Liz Kauffman, community income development specialist for the American Cancer Society in State College, said the money raised by the Restek team helps fund cancer research and cancer patient programs like Road to Recovery.
“We are extremely thankful for everything the Restek team has done for us,” Kauffman said. “We are really grateful to have the caliber of volunteers that we have. We couldn’t do what we do without teams like Restak.”
Kauffman said the Restek team has raised more than $15,000 — through various events — this year alone. The American Cancer Society at State College relies on the help of volunteers to meet many of their needs, Kauffman said.
While the main fundraising comes from the motorcycle ride, the event also provides fun and entertainment for people who won’t be riding as the classic rock and roll band Seven2Ten will perform from noon to 3 p.m.
A raffle will be held with prizes ranging from a flat-screen television from Best Buy to Penn State Football tickets.
The day will also include a meal of pork sandwiches from Clem’s BBQ. Meal tickets are $10 each. T-shirts will be sold at $10 each to raise money.
Registration for the event is $25 for riders and $15 for passengers.