The 6th Annual Brandy Winfield Memorial Poker Run roars to life on Saturday with the departure of motorcycles at 12:00 pm and the parade of motorcycles through Marion upon returning. Before that, a more somber memorial service will be held at Winfield’s grave tonight (Friday).
On Saturday, all motorcycles will leave the Knights of Columbus at 12:00pm and proceed north on Madison Avenue to Fairground Street. They will turn left on Fairground Street to Main Street and proceed north on Main Street to Marion-Williamsport Road and pass by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Upon returning to Marion along St. Rt. 423 at approximately 6:15pm, all the motorcycles will follow Delaware Avenue north to State Street and continue north on State Street to Center Street. They will turn left on Center Street and pass through the Crusin’ for Dialysis Custom Car Show continuing on Center Street to Park Boulevard and turning east on Church Street. They will follow Church Street to Sargent Street and continue east on Center Street to the Knights of Columbus.
A change has been made to the event for 2010. On Friday, June 4 at 7:00 p.m., the Brandy Winfield Poker Run committee would like to invite the entire community to the Cemetery where we will honor Brandy. In the past, one of the stops in the Saturday ride has been at the cemetery. Adding the cemetery to Friday night will allow more people from the community (including those on motorcycles, those in cars, and those on foot) to honor Brandy at this memorial service and also allow more time for the ride on Saturday.
On Saturday, June 5 registration for the Poker Run will once again start at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1232 East Center Street in Marion Ohio. The day will begin with breakfast served at 8:30 am. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 11:30 a.m. All bikes will leave the K. of C. beginning at noon.
Since the first run on June 4, 2005, the Brandy Winfield Memorial Poker Run has raised $92,400. The groups and organizations that have benefited from this are the Winfield Children Trust Fund, The Brandy Winfield Memorial Scholarship Fund, Ridgedale High School Athletic Department, Concerns of Police Survivors – Ohio Chapter, Concerns of Police Survivors – Kids Camp, Tri-Rivers Joint Vocational School Law Enforcement Program, Safety City of Marion, the Fraternal Order of Police Steve Young Memorial Lodge, the Richwood, Ohio Police Department K-9 Fund and former Marion City Police Officer Cory Winfield’s recovery after he was struck by a drunk driver while riding his motorcycle home after his shift on August 19th, 2007.
“We invite everyone to join us as we once again ride in honor of fallen Marion County Deputy Sheriff, Brandy Winfield. It is with great honor and pride that this event continues in memory of Officer Winfield’s spirit and dedication while serving the citizens of Marion County,“ states Chairman Chris Sanders.
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