Ride for a Vet charity event sees strong support
The 16th Annual Ride for a Vet Charity Poker Run got off to a good start Saturday, as a long procession of motorbikes rolled and rumbled through North Battleford.
The fundraiser was hosted by the Battlefords branch of the Canadian Legion of Riders, established in 2006. The organization supports veterans, troops, cadets and scouts.
One of the riders, Meota resident Hubert Esquirol, said this will mark the fourth time he completed the ride.
“I come here once a year just for this event,” he said. “I come to this rally because it serves a very good cause. It’s important to me because it helps remind us of the veterans that made a special contribution. It’s important we keep their legacy alive because too often we forget those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.”