We are once again very proud of our community for pulling together to help a child in need. Ride for a Friend continues to thrive thanks to our many sponsors and community members who support us. We can't thank you all enough. We are steadily making small improvements every year and we hope we can continue to enjoy your support as we begin to plan for the 2018 Ride for a Friend.
The 2017 Ride for a Friend would not have been possible if it was not for the generous support of our sponsors. We are extremely grateful for their help in making the our 5th Annual Charity Poker Run possible!
Please join us in thanking the following organisations! 
92.7 Rock
All Angles Framing
Battery Battery
Beausejour Inn and Restaurant
Best Buy North Bay
Between Us Lovers Boutique
Burger World
Canadian Red Dragon
Carlson Sports
Crown Rust Control North Bay
CT Mobile Hydrolics
Dead City Tattoo Studio
Deluxe Tattoo
East Side Mario's North Bay
Fox & Fiddle
Full Cup Coffee
Gagnon and Associates
HKH Electronic
Home Hardware North Bay
Honda Cycle
Jack Dougan and Associates
Jean Guy Rubber Boots
Jem Air Conditioning
Kerr Smart Energy Ltd
Kia North Bay
Kleen Flo
Lavigne Tavern
Lefebvres North Bay
Marc's mom
Maslack Supply
Ministry of Natural Resources
Monetville Tavern
North Fast
Orica
Pete's Small Engine
Pricked Tattoo
Respect is Burning
Settlement Woodworks
Shoeless Joes
Skin Illusions
Snap On
Studio 613 Electric Tattoo
Taylor Sheet Metal
The Plaza
The Rock Harley Davidson
Top Glove Boxing Academy
Twisted Doll
Wright Air Systems
The Ride for a Friend organizers and hard working volunteers would like to introduce you to Charlie!
Charlie Lynn Fowler was born December 12th, 2012, that’s right 12-12-12. Charlie went to Sick Kids Hospital just before she was 7 month’s old. The visit was prompted by several months of health issues that were mysterious in nature and remained undiagnosed. The health professional at Sick Kids provided several different diagnosis but none were conclusive. Finally about a year later, her Neurologist landed on the conclusion that Charlie suffered from the very rare Aicardi Syndrome.
Aicardi Syndrome has a list of symptoms including brain abnormalities, agenesis of the corpus callosum, seizures, eye abnormalities, global development delays, and usually feeding difficulties resulting in the need of a feeding tube.
Charlie is the middle child of three. She has and older sister and a younger brother and lives at home with two very loving, hard working parents. Dad works long hours outside the home as an Iron Worker, while mom works on the family’s small farm at home where she can be available to care for Charlie. Charlie has been able to start school with the Children’s Treatment Centre but mom is always there when she comes home or has a bad day.
Charlie has a lot of special equipment needs to assist in daily activities around the home. The equipment can be very expensive and cost prohibitive for her family. Charlie’s nurses and therapists have recommended that the family get some respiratory therapy equipment in the home to help Charlie through the cold and flu and general respiratory health.
There are many different pieces of equipment needed for special needs children and it's hard to come by funds to help support them. Again this is where Ride for a Friend comes in. We hope you’ll join us again this year or for the first time to help support a local family. Of course we expect to have a great time doing it!
Welcome to the FifthAnnual Ride for a Friend. The Ride for a Friend organizing committee is proud to bring you the 5th Annual Hwy64 Charity Poker Run on August 19th, 2017.
This is a game, not a race, played out on the highways of Northeastern Ontario to raise money for local charity. We intend to make the Ride for a Friend Annual Charity Poker Run the premier Poker Run event in Northern Ontario.This year’s recipient is young Noëlville resident, four year old Charlie Lynn Fowler.
The event will begin with registrations taking place at any of our Six "Checkpoints". Then you’re off to enjoy a scenic ride through the French River and West Nipissing areas along beautiful HWY 64. The run will conclude at the Beausejour Inn & Restaurant where participants will be entertained with live music.
All makes and models of motorcycles and classic cars and cruisers are welcome to participate. Money will be raised for Charlie and her family through registration fees and pledges collected by participants.
Join us on Facebook, RSVP the Event, and invite your friends!!
Please join us February 18, 2017 for Comedy Night at Cousin Vinny's in support of Ride for a Friend. All proceeds will go towards the 2017 Ride for a Friend recipient in August.
Show features
- Vinny's famous buffet
- Local comics
- Canadian Comedy Giant - Marc Trinidad
- Live music of Johnny Williams
Please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to purchase tickets or speak with a local member of the Boozefighters MC.
