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CANCELLED - Motorcycle Charity Poker Ride & Silent Auction
Over the past 11 years both individuals and businesses have supported our Council's Motorcycle Charity Poker Ride either through their participation in the ride, financial donations, gifts in kind, journalism in support, and by just showing up. The funds raised have been used in large measure to assist families with unique and challenging needs.... initially, Kaitlyn Bolton and currently, Ashyln Coogan. To the extent that we are able, our emphasis has always been to support "people" rather than organizations or physical objects (which are all worthy in themselves).
Unfortunately, COVID 19 has mandated a pause (just a pause) in our efforts to raise funds for charitable purposes.
In September 2020, what would have been the 12th ANNUAL Charity Motorcycle Ride, has been CANCELLED.
We recognize the danger of organizing and staging the Ride in this time of pandemic. We also appreciate the insensitivity of soliciting support during a time of very significant employment and income interruption. God willing we will return.
We all appreciate the irony, that when the need is greatest, the opportunities and ability to respond are often diminished. This is one of those times. We ask that you please consider making an online donation so that we can continue assisting those in our community who need it most... especially in these times of need.
An official letter from our Grand Knight, Ken Moore is available below.
Unfortunately, COVID 19 has mandated a pause (just a pause) in our efforts to raise funds for charitable purposes.
In September 2020, what would have been the 12th ANNUAL Charity Motorcycle Ride, has been CANCELLED.
We recognize the danger of organizing and staging the Ride in this time of pandemic. We also appreciate the insensitivity of soliciting support during a time of very significant employment and income interruption. God willing we will return.
We all appreciate the irony, that when the need is greatest, the opportunities and ability to respond are often diminished. This is one of those times. We ask that you please consider making an online donation so that we can continue assisting those in our community who need it most... especially in these times of need.
An official letter from our Grand Knight, Ken Moore is available below.

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History of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 8851 Annual Sunshine Motorcycle Charity Poker Ride
Our Council has hosted this event for the past ten years initially to help support the Bolton Family and especially their daughter Kaitlin Bolton through the Kaitlin Bolton Sunshine Fund along with other local causes and charities. In 2012, it was with great sadness that we had to announce the passing of our little angel, Kaitlin, who tremendously inspired and impacted our Council. The Council has since been supporting Ashlyn and Lacy Coogan and Family.
Since our first Charity Ride was held in September 2009, we have been able to raise approximately $220,000.00 through our nine previous rides thanks to the generous support of our corporate and private sponsors, the participants and our local community.
Additional information is available from media stories about our past events. Please click one of the links below.
We appreciate and thank everyone who has participated and supported us over the last 10 years. We look forward to seeing you out again this year. Together we do make a difference in our community!
Since our first Charity Ride was held in September 2009, we have been able to raise approximately $220,000.00 through our nine previous rides thanks to the generous support of our corporate and private sponsors, the participants and our local community.
Additional information is available from media stories about our past events. Please click one of the links below.
- Hoping for a royal flush at annual Knights of Columbus poker run (Orangeville Citizen - 2018/09/14)
- Knights to Ride for Ashlyn and Lacy Coogan on Sunday (Orangeville Citizen - 2017/09/07)
- Learning from Ashlyn and Lacy, Knights of Columbus ride again (Orangeville Citizen - 2016/07/26)
- Rain fails to dampen Knights of Columbus' efforts for Orangeville girl (Orangeville Banner - 2015/09/14)
- The Knights and the little Angels (Orangeville Citizen - 2014/06/18)
- Pushing her way through the obstacles (Orangeville Banner - 2013/08/26)
- Knights get their motors running (Orangeville Banner - 2012/09/12)
- Scotiabank gives light to the Knights (Orangeville Banner - 2012/10/31)
- Kaitlin Bolton, 1995 - 2012 (Orangeville Banner - 2012/02/13)
- Riding for a Cause (Orangeville Banner - 2011/09/14)
- Family's Knights on Shining Harleys (Orangeville Banner - 2011/08/2011)
We appreciate and thank everyone who has participated and supported us over the last 10 years. We look forward to seeing you out again this year. Together we do make a difference in our community!
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