The FHTC Foundation “Run for the Money” benefit Poker Run, was held Saturday, Oct. 11. A total of 75 people registered for the event and enjoyed a gorgeous day for a drive through the Flint Hills. Motorcycles, classic and antique cars were welcome to join in the fun. After checking in and drawing their first card for the poker hand, participants headed to Bobby D’s Lakeside at Lake Wabaunsee. Bobby D’s Lakeside generously donated 20% of their sales during the Poker Run to the FHTC Foundation. It was then off to the Dairy Queen in Council Grove and then the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, where participants could tour the site or rest in the shade. After returning to FHTC for the last card, a meal was served and prizes were awarded. Prizes were given for the top three poker hands, 50/50 cash drawing, $1,000 and $500 pre-paid gas card and several donated door prizes. Over $2,300 was raised to benefit the students of FHTC.
Event sponsors were Drs. Bennett & Bennett Family Dentistry, Bobby D’s Lakeside, Emporia Flatland Cruisers Car Club, Emporia Motors, Inc., John North Ford, Norfolk Iron & Metal, McNeese Customs, Express Tire & Auto, Fanestil Meats, Flint Hills Technical College, Hopkins Manufacturing, Reynolds & Anliker Eye Physicians & Surgeons, Twin Rivers Surgical Clinic and Wal-Mart.
“Everyone had a lot of fun and we received many very positive comments. It was a beautiful fall day, which helped make the event a success. Thank you to our sponsors and to everyone who came to support this event. With its success, the benefit poker run will probably become an annual event for the FHTC Foundation,” stated Jodi Heermann, Executive Director of Advancement.
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