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Poker Run History
Poker Run History
The
Ridin’ for Hospice Poker Run is one of Snowline Hospice’s premier fundraising
events. The creation of the Poker Run is owed to Bill Bryant, a volunteer
dramatically affected by the positive benefits of hospice care. His father,
Benny Buschmann, whom the ride is dedicated to, was cared for by Community
Hospice in Modesto. Bill is a resident of Placerville and wanted to help
Snowline spread the message of hospice care. He decided to combine his two loves
of hospice care and motorcycling and approached Snowline about creating a
motorcycle Poker Run, thus the Ridin’ for Hospice Poker Run was created in 2004.

Bill and Theresa Bryant - Founders of the Ridin' for Hospice Poker Run
benefiting Snowline Hospice of El Dorado County.
The ride begins at the Snowline Hospice Placerville Thrift Store, where riders
register for the ride and have a chance to purchase gently used motorcycle
clothing and merchandise. Also on display are raffle prizes that will be given
away at the barbeque at Rainbow Orchards. The route is through historic Folsom
and beautiful Gold
Country, and features five poker stops. The ride ends in
Camino at picturesque Rainbow Orchards with a gourmet BBQ, cold beverages, music and
raffle.

Motorcycles lining the streets of scenic
Georgetown, one of five Poker stops.
Volunteers on the day of the ride ensure a successful event.
From manning the registration booth to working a poker stop, many hands make
light work, and a fun day for everyone! Call Snowline at (530) 621-7820 if you
are interested in volunteering at the event.
Another opportunity for people to get involved is through sponsorships.
Sponsorship donations are tax deductible, and the proceeds of sponsorships go to
help Snowline Hospice complete its mission of providing expert, compassionate
end-of-life care to terminally ill patients and their families throughout El
Dorado County and the city of Folsom. Click
here
for details.
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