On Sunday, May 4, the Johnny G. Lyon Band will kick off the Grand Finale of the annual Love Shouldn’t Hurt Poker Run and Rally at Hungry Harry’s Famous BBQ. Come party with us as we donate our time to rock the house for a great cause!
Excerpts from the press release:
On Sunday, May 4, 2008 the Tampa area will hear engines revving up in support of the 3rd Annual Love Shouldn’t Hurt Poker Run and Rally, benefiting “The Spring” of Tampa Bay sponsored by Florin Roebig Trial Attorneys. This event is repeatedly billed as “The Motorcycle Event of the Year.” It is circled in red on every riders calendar for its high energy, attention to detail, and the fact that it is planned FOR bikers BY bikers.
The Dangerous Curves Chapter of Women in the Wind is joining with The Web Riders to crank up this years event by featuring themed parties, prizes and games at every single stop of the run. Harleys, Hondas, BMWs and more will rumble in to register beginning at 9:00 am in the Performance Honda of Wesley Chapel. (28009 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel, FL 33542) Each riding chapter is attempting to win the massive Chapter Challenge Trophy by bringing more members than any other club. A hot breakfast awaits the participants as they buy one poker hand for $10 and additional hands for $5 each. Photographers will be on site for photo ops in front of the US flag backdrop with a Captain America chopper replica or on your own bike. The last bike out of the first party location is leaving at 11am.
Riders get a detailed map with directions leading them along the scenic country back roads to a series of party stops. Who better to host an All American Patriot Party than the VFW Post #8713? A Beach Party with dancers, games and a special Cuban buffet is awaiting the group at the Tropical Breeze Cuban Restaurant in Dade City. The Wild West Party at the San Antonio Restaurant & Lounge cranks up the music and energy level at the third stop of the day, preparing the participants for the BIG Party at the Final Party Stop of the day.
The Johnny G. Lyon Band begins rocking at 1:00 pm to propel the Hungry Harry’s Famous BBQ lakefront location into full tilt action as the riders roll into this final party stop. Adding in a live auction, bike show, appearances by local sports celebrities like Dave Andreychuck of the Lightning, vendors, more games, more prizes, a 50/50 raffle, Hungry Harry’s Famous BBQ and awarding the cash prize of $500 for the Best Poker Hand of the day, this truly will be an event to remember.
What else is important to remember? That every single dollar raised at this event is donated to The Spring of Tampa Bay. Since 1977, The Spring has provided sanctuary and services to more than 30,000 abused adults and their children. The Spring is the largest of Florida’s 41 certified domestic violence shelters and the first in the United States to have an accredited school on site. The Spring aims to be the premier provider of domestic violence services and a positive force for social change, creating a ‘zero tolerance’ attitude toward domestic violence in Hillsborough County.
Hey, this promises to be a great time all around, and we’re gonna be partying all afternoon. Why don’t you come join us, and help out The Spring at the same time?
