Poker Run will make a difference for injured woman
The road to recovery continues for local woman Candy Guy.
You can join the ride by taking part in the Candy Guy Benefit Poker Run on July 11 starting at Emmanuel Baptist Church.
Proceeds from the run will go to Guy, who lives in the Baker area. Guy and her husband faced considerable medical expenses after
Candy was injured in a horse show this past March.
“We’d like to get as much participation as we can because Candy had a lot of medical bills,” said Fred Jordan, an elder at Joy Fellowship Church and the ride organizer.
“I would encourage people to take part because it’s a good cause. People want to feel like they make a difference in people’s lives, and this is a chance to make a difference for Candy.”
The 75-mile poker run is open to all vehicles; not just motorcycles. Breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase. Door prizes will be available, and a 50-50 raffle will be conducted.
Guy was injured when a horse she was riding reared up and fell over backwards. Guy fell off of the horse, and then the horse fell on her.
She sustained 11 broken ribs, a fractured vertebrae and bruised internal organs.
Guy is recovering from her injuries, but she and her husband did not have medical insurance and face considerable expenses.
“No matter what you ride, we just appreciate the help,” Jordan said.
Candy Guy Benefit Poker Run
July 11 at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 3252 E. U.S. Highway 90
$15 entry fee per vehicle; additional hands for $3 (maximum 3 per person)
Registration at 8 a.m.
First wave leaves at 9 a.m.
Last rider in by 12:30 p.m.
Motorcycles, antiques, convertibles, muscle cars and hot rods welcome
For more information, contact Fred Jordan at 850-585-1458 or fjordan@joyfellowship.net, or Bill Stroheker at 850-537-5137.
