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For Immediate Release
Date:
August 1, 2005
Laurens Electric’s third annual
Poker Run successful
On Saturday, July 23, Laurens Electric Cooperative hosted its
third annual Poker Run to benefit the American Cancer Society’s
Relay for Life. The event was successful beyond expectations,
raising over $6000 for the American Cancer Society, and including
over 275 South Carolina bikers.
The ride began at Laurens Electric’s main office off Highway
14 in Laurens, and included several locations across the Upstate
where participants rested and drew cards. Registration was $25
per rider per hand, and $10 per passenger per hand, all proceeds
benefiting the Relay for Life.
Prizes included $1000 for the best poker hand, won by Susan
Price from Ninety Six, SC, $500 for the second best hand won
by Travis Pitman of Travelers Rest and $250 for the worst poker
hand, won by Debra Bunch.
During the event, many participants bought tickets for $10 each
from Laurens Electric employees for a chance to win a 2005 Harley
Davidson Fatboy. All proceeds over the cost of the motorcycle
will be given to the American Cancer Society in conjunction
with Relay For Life. The actual drawing will be held on August
5, 2005 at Relay For Life.
Community businesses contributed to the success of the event
by donating door prizes.
“We are so pleased with the community support that we have
received from this event. Bikers from all over the state have
come to show their support for the American Cancer Society,”
said Laurens Electric Cooperative employee and event organizer
David Hammond. “We expect next year’s turn out to
continue to grow even larger,” added Hammond.
Laurens Electric Cooperative is a member-owned electric utility
serving 47,000 families and businesses in seven counties of
the Upstate since 1939. In keeping with its Mission Statement
and Core Values, Laurens Electric remains committed to the communities
it serves.
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Laurens
Electric’s 3rd Annual Poker Run included 275 bikers
from all over South Carolina.
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At
the end of the ride, bikers await the announcement of
the winning hand. Participants helped raise over $6000
for the American Cancer Society.
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11-year
old D.J. Butler from Waterloo, accompanies his mom Freda
to register to ride in the Poker Run.
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Howard
Turner (left) and son Andrew (bottom right), who’s
“fixin’ to turn nine,” are joined by
family and friends as they prepare for the 70-mile ride.
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Barbara
Hughes of Laurens registers to ride in support of the
American Cancer Society.
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Dennis
Waldrop of Simpsonville is one of the first riders to
register at Laurens Electric’s 3rd Annual Poker
Run for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for
Life.
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Robert
Maynor of Gray Court was one of almost 300 South Carolina
bikers to take part in the 2005 Poker Run.
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