Inaugural Craig Creed Memorial Poker Run (Phoenix, AZ)
The Inaugural Craig Creed Memorial Poker Run: A Ride to Remember will be held on Saturday, April 10th, 2010. The motorcycle ride will depart Buddy Stubbs on Cave Creek at 10:00am and run up Cave Creek making its way to Shea Blvd then up to Fountain Hills, over to Rio Verde back to Dynamite down to Cave Creek returning to Buddy Stubbs where we will have a private parking area reserved for our riders during their Annual Bike Week Bash.
NOTE: Going on the actual run is not required to get your cards. ALL cards will be handed out and collected (11am - 5pm) at Buddy Stubbs. So, yes that means you can support this ride and not miss out on any of the festivities planned at Buddy Stubbs Annual Bike Week Bash.
The entry fee is $35.00 pre-registration ($50.00 day of) and will include a meal, drink of choice (water, soda, adult beverage), t-shirt, a poker hand and (10) raffle tickets (prizes see below). The cost for a second rider is $10 and will include a meal, drink of choice and (5) raffle tickets.
Additional poker hands will cost $20 per hand (also get 5 raffle tickets per additional hand) to a limit of (5) total additional hands. A rider may purchase (1) "Wild Card" for $20 (this can be used in your best hand to make it better). All hands must be turned in between 11am - 5pm...winners will be announced @ 6pm (winners don't have to be present). The top (4) hands will win $$$ (see below). Additional raffle tickets will be sold for the chance to win additional prizes.
100% of proceeds raised will go to benefit Veteran Tickets Foundation (Vet Tix). A 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to "Give something to those who gave"...our Active Duty Military, Veterans and the families that support them.
Winnings
1st Place - $300.00
2nd Place - $200.00
3rd Place - $100.00
4th Place - $50.00
NOTE: Don't have to be present to win
Current Raffle Prizes (still growing by the day... got a prize? Please contact us)
Body Envy Boutique - (2) Gift Certificates ($100.00 value per) ($200.00 value total)
Renegade Classics - Gift Certificate ($100.00 value total)
Buddy Stubbs - Gift Certificate for a One Day Harley Rental transferable ($150.00 value total)
The Mirage - Gift Certificate for Two night stay ($500.00 value total)
Bellagio - Gift Certificate for Two night stay plus two tickets to Cirque du Soleil "O" ($900.00 value total)
Ramjet Racing Performance Cycles - (5) Gift Certificates ($10.00 value per) ($50.00 value total)
Hyatt Place - 2 night stay ($300.00 value total)
Cycle Gear - Helmet, Bike Cover, Tire Gauge, All-In-One-Tool and Ball Cap ($200.00 value total)
Construction70 - 10 Suite Tickets, 3 parking passes for DBACKS game ($1000.00 value total)
AZ D-backs (1) Autographed Item ($200.00 total value)
T.E.A.M Arizona (2) certificates ($125.00 total value)
NOTE: Don't have to be present to win.
On April 2, 2009 Craig died in motorcycle accident that occurred after attending the funeral of a Soldier killed in Afghanistan. He was there representing the Patriot Guard Riders in escorting the fallen soldier from the airport to the cemetary.
Craig loved his family and country. He joined the Patriot Guard after seeing them attend the deployment ceremony for his son's unit, the 158th Infantry of the Arizona National Guard. He shared their sense of patriotism and became a frequent rider attending funerals, departure and homecoming ceremonies.
He would want the country to support the troops and stand behind each service member. He would also want to dispel negative myths about people who ride motorcycles as he knew the community to be a patriotic, selfless and caring group.
Craig was born on July 24, 1958. He graduated from Arizona State University and was a Desert Storm Veteran having served in the United States Air Force from 1986-1992. He was a pilot for Mesa Airlines prior to joining UPS where he has flown for the last 16 years.
He is survived by his wife of 23 years Cindy, his daughter Stephanie, son Justin and grandson Madden.
About Patriot Guard Riders
The Patriot Guard Riders are a volunteer group whose main mission is to attend the funeral services of fallen American heroes as invited guests of the family. Each "mission" has two basic objectives: to show sincere respect for fallen heroes, their families, and their communities; and to shield the mourning family and their friends from the interruptions created by any protestor or group of protestors strictly through legal and non-violent means.
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