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| Heather Scott stops near Washington Park in Buffalo during the 2008 Chick's Run. The two-day event, which started in Casper and ended in Sheridan, helped raise money for the Self Help Center in Casper. The center provides support and services to victims of domestic violence, child abuse, stalking and sexual assault. |
Three-county ride rolls through town
By Colby Lynch
A parade of 150 women motorcyclists rolled through downtown Buffalo last Saturday, June 21, making a stop on the seventh annual Chick’s Run.
The idea was generated by two motorcycle enthusiasts from Casper. Each year they select a cause that is important to women, and plan a ride. Bikers from around the region are invited to participate in a two-day fundraising event.
This year’s run began last Friday night with a kick-off party at Casper Mountain Motor Sports.
At 9 a.m. the next morning they began a “poker run” that led them to Kaycee, Buffalo, Story and Sheridan.
In each town the women are dealt a single card and at the end of the day the person with the best poker hand wins a grand prize. The remainder of the money raised is donated to the particular cause chosen that year.
According to Debbie Bagner, who is one of several coordinators, this year’s goal was to raise money for the Self Help Center in Casper. It is a private, non-profit agency dedicated to providing support and services to victims of domestic violence, child abuse, stalking and sexual assault.
“It’s a cause that is close to all of our hearts,” she said.
The event culminated at the Best Western Sheridan Center on Saturday evening with a “show and shine” bike show and silent auction with all proceeds going to the Self Help Center.
The night ended with the “Chick’s Run Party in the Street” featuring live music from local band Left of Center.
Since its inaugural year in 2002, Chick’s Run has raised $61,800, not counting its profits from 2008, which have yet to be totaled.
Previous fundraisers have included the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Child Development Center of Natrona County, Hospice of Big Horns and Central Wyoming Hospice, Reach 4 A Star Riding Academy and the Seton House.
To learn more about Chick’s Run visit www.chicksrun.com.
The idea was generated by two motorcycle enthusiasts from Casper. Each year they select a cause that is important to women, and plan a ride. Bikers from around the region are invited to participate in a two-day fundraising event.
This year’s run began last Friday night with a kick-off party at Casper Mountain Motor Sports.
At 9 a.m. the next morning they began a “poker run” that led them to Kaycee, Buffalo, Story and Sheridan.
In each town the women are dealt a single card and at the end of the day the person with the best poker hand wins a grand prize. The remainder of the money raised is donated to the particular cause chosen that year.
According to Debbie Bagner, who is one of several coordinators, this year’s goal was to raise money for the Self Help Center in Casper. It is a private, non-profit agency dedicated to providing support and services to victims of domestic violence, child abuse, stalking and sexual assault.
“It’s a cause that is close to all of our hearts,” she said.
The event culminated at the Best Western Sheridan Center on Saturday evening with a “show and shine” bike show and silent auction with all proceeds going to the Self Help Center.
The night ended with the “Chick’s Run Party in the Street” featuring live music from local band Left of Center.
Since its inaugural year in 2002, Chick’s Run has raised $61,800, not counting its profits from 2008, which have yet to be totaled.
Previous fundraisers have included the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Child Development Center of Natrona County, Hospice of Big Horns and Central Wyoming Hospice, Reach 4 A Star Riding Academy and the Seton House.
To learn more about Chick’s Run visit www.chicksrun.com.
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