Motorcyclists are gearing up for the annual Chip Run being hosted in Smithers on July 26th.
The event includes a poker run and an after party to help raise funds for the Smithers Cancer Care Team.
“My brother was the Hostess and Frito Lay representative in the area which is how it got the name ‘The Chip Run,'” said Founder Thomas Spooner.
After his brother died from cancer, he realized the cancer care team was underfunded which led to the event’s inception.
The first event saw 13 bikes participate and raised $1,500 with more recent event seeing over 100 participants.
“We’re well over $210,000 in raised money for the cancer care team in Smithers,” said Spooner.
With the funds, the care team has been able to purchase two electric standing chairs, an industrial ice machine, and have helped families with travel expenses.
The poker run starts at Northwest Truck Rentals in Smithers before traveling to New Hazelton, Kitwanga, and returning to Smithers.
This year is the first time the afterparty is being hosted at the Fall Fair Grounds and will feature an auction and dance with live music.
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