The Ride for a Friend organizers and hard working volunteers would like to introduce you to Ramsey!
Ramsey Monette is a sweet little girl from Greater Sudbury's Valley East with Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome. This is a genetic disorder that affects many parts of the body. The major features include a characteristic facial appearance, delayed growth and development, intellectual disability, low muscle tone (hypotonia), and seizures. It is caused by missing genes on chromosome 4.
Ramsey was born at just 3 lbs 3 oz and has spent a lot of the early years in our local NICU and Pediatric unit, along with SickKids in Toronto for various medical interventions. She also suffers from life threatening seizures. Her syndrome causes her to be very tiny in stature, she is 6 years old and only 7.9kg. She also has very low muscle tone and can't quite hold herself up, which means she needs various expensive devices to help assist her with everyday life.
Although she has many physical limitations, she doesn't let them stop her from living life to the fullest. Ramsey attends school everyday with her wheelchair and a giant smile on her face, she also uses a stander and a special activity chair at school to help assist her with her day to day activities. She enjoys being outdoors on boats and snowmobiles, she loves loud music and loud engine sounds. She is loved and adored by her family, especially her big sister Heidi who is her number one cheerleader.
It’s our hope that through Ride for a Friend we'll be able to help her mother Carlie cover the many costs of assistive devices and other expenses involved in caring for a child like Ramsey.
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!
Boozefighters MC is proud to announce our 2023 Ride for a Friend! This is a game, not a race, played out on the highways of Northeastern Ontario to raise money for local children in need. This is our 10th annual poker run and our event continues to be one of the best Northern Ontario has to offer. This year’s recipient will be 6 year old Ramsey Monette of Sudbury.
We do hope you'll join us for a great day of riding in support of Ramsey, her mother Carlie and sister Heidi. 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 DeeDee's Diner in Alban where participants will be entertained with live music and field games.
All makes and models of motorcycles, and all riders are welcome. In fact we don't care what you show up on as long as you've come with a positive attitude in support of Ramsey!
Join us on Facebook, RSVP the Event, and invite your friends!!
The Ride for a Friend organizers and volunteers are actively looking for sponsors for our 10th Annual Charity Poker Run.
We are soliciting donations from local resident and area businesses for rider prizes as well as donations in the form of cash or service directly to the family. We would be delighted if you would consider making a donation to this worthy cause. All donor businesses will receive recognition at the event, on our website, our Facebook page and possibly in local media as we promote the event.
Your donations will be used for the sole benefit of the Ride for a Friend charitable recipient. However, our goal extends also to provide a fun-filled afternoon, camaraderie and enjoyment for participants all while stimulating a healthy economic impact for the region.
Saturday, August 19th, 2023
Poker Run General:
1. Ride for a Friend is a Poker Run. The objective of participants is to visit at up to 6 checkpoints, drawing a playing card at each one. The goal is to have the best poker hand at the end of the run. Having the best hand and winning is purely a matter of chance. The event has a time limit (11am-3pm), however the individual participants are not timed.
2. This is not a parade ride. Riders may complete the route at their own pace and in the sequence of their choice. Please view our interactive map to help decide what route you will take. There are 3 route ideas provided to get you started: The Short Run: 82km, 1hr ride; The Long Run: 179km, 2hr 14min ride; The Big Loop: 213km, 2hr 38min ride.
The Details:
1. The action all starts at 11am.
2. Riders can register and begin their run at any of the 6 checkpoints any time after 10am
3. $20 per hand. Riders or passengers may purchase multiple hands.
4. Poker Run Play Card must be submitted by 2pm at Dee Dee's Diner
Playing your Hand:
1. You’ll draw 1 card at each of the check points. If you draw an identical card as one you are already scored for, the card will be void and you will draw again
2. Hands will be determined by the ‘Poker Run Score Card’ which you’ll receive at your first check point
3. You may purchase additional cards when submitting your Score Card to improve your hand. Prior to drawing your additional card you’ll have to forfeit one card from your existing hand. A maximum of 2 additional cards may be purchased for $5 each.
Destinations:
1. French River Rest Stop @ French River Hwy 69 crossing
2. *Dee Dee's Diner @ 828 Hwy 64, Alban
3. Monetville Tavern and Lodge @ 53 Shanty Bay, Monetville
4. Lake Nipissing Narrows @ North of Monetville Hwy 64
5. The Lavigne Tavern, @ Lavigne on Hwy 64
6. Main Street & Queen, Sturgeon Falls
*Final destination and hand submission point is Dee Dee's Diner in Alban.
View the Interactive Map
1. 50/50 draw
2. Field games
Entertainment:
Stay with us all night for food, liquid refreshments, our signature boat fire, and live music. Please drink responsibly and better yet - set up your tent and spend the night.
Camping:
Join us at Dee Dee's Diner, where you can sent up your tents for FREE. Porta-John's are on site. Please see event staff for tenting locations.
