Harley-Davidson Poker Run Works Wonders for Wounded Warriors
A large group of southeastern bikers descended on Jacksonville, Florida recently to have a good time and support our vets.
Poker runs are an undeniably great time for everyone involved. But they’re even better when you know your fun is benefiting a great cause. So it should come as no surprise that riders from across the entire Southeastern U.S. made the trip to Jacksonville, Florida recently for a poker run benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project. The event was hosted by Adamec Harley-Davidson, a local dealership that has a years-long tradition of helping WWP.
“We had 145 riders come out from different chapters in the region, including Georgia, North Carolina, and South Florida,” said Missy Rivera, events coordinator at Adamec Harley-Davidson. “Everyone looked like they had a great time – at the end when the poker hands were shown was very exciting. And a lot of our riders really enjoyed getting to see where Wounded Warrior Project’s headquarters is located.”
The large group included Adam Sandoval. The long-time WWP supporter holds multiple world records, including one for the longest motorcycle trip in a single journey.
“I’ve done a lot of riding in the last few years to support our wounded veterans, and I want people to see that you can serve even if you don’t wear the uniform,” Adam said. “If you can’t give money, give your time, and if you can’t give your time, find your niche, whatever that is, and raise awareness for those who have fought and sacrificed for the freedoms we enjoy every single day. If you can’t serve, find a way to serve those who have.”
In addition to the poker run, Adamec Harley-Davidson also provides internships for veterans through Warriors to Work. The career counseling program helps vets obtain employment after their service ends, providing resources like resume assistance and coaching. Funds raised by the poker run go to this, along with many other services that help vets reintegrate into society. You can learn more about the Wounded Warrior Project, including how you can help out, by heading over here.
