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Fundraiser ready to roar

12 Mar, 2010 03:00 AM
THE rumble of motorbikes will be heard in Pine Avenue tomorrow as part of this year's Cystic Fibrosis Quality of Life poker run.

Tomorrow will mark the seventh year the event has been held in Leeton and is aimed at being a fun day to raise money for a serious cause.

Each year the poker run raises money for cystic fibrosis, which is the most common recessive genetic condition and commonly affects the lungs and pancreas.

The event will start and end at Hotel Leeton, where entertainment will be provided at the conclusion.

Organiser Roz Thompson was hoping for another good turnout of participants this year.

"We've been finalising preparations all week and we are now just hoping for good weather," she said.

"We had good numbers last year and we are hoping for the same again this year.

"There has also been a lot of out-of-town interest this year, which is good to see.

"The bus will also be available again this year for those wanting to come that don't have a bike, which makes it a good family event as well."

The poker run will leave Leeton about 9.30am following registrations and breakfast at Hotel Leeton at 8.30am.

For those wishing to participate, a lap of Pine Avenue will be completed before the bikes head out of town.

It is expected about 250km will be covered on the day, with many towns in the area visited as part of the run.

"We are trying to give kids who have cystic fibrosis quality of life, as the name of the poker run suggests," she said.

"It's going to be a great day."

For any inquiries regarding the poker run contact Ms Thompson on 0428 293 962.

Jack doing well this year

ALTHOUGH just seven years old, Jack Williamson knows a thing or two about getting the community to rally behind a cause.

Jack has been the face of the Cystic Fibrosis Quality of Life poker run, formerly known as the Hogs 'n' Rods Cystic Fibrosis Russell Tucker Memorial Ride, since its beginnings.

Jack was born with cystic fibrosis and undergoes daily physiotherapy sessions at home, but is still able to live a relatively normal life.

He attends school in Narrandera and enjoys all of the things other children do.

His mum, Libby, said so far this year Jack's health was quite good.

"Last year he had pneumonia, which resulted in him being in hospital in Sydney for a while," she said.

"However, this year we haven't had any problems, so it's so far so good at the moment.

"The poker run is a brilliant way to raise money for cystic fibrosis and everyone involved does a fantastic job."

All babies are now screened for cystic fibrosis, but a cure for the life-threatening disease is yet to be found.

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GETTING ready for tomorrow’s Quality of Life poker run were (from left) Leeton Motorcycle Club member Tony Scarr, Jack Williamson, 7, who has cystic fibrosis and Leeton Motorcycle Club president Lionel Weston.
GETTING ready for tomorrow’s Quality of Life poker run were (from left) Leeton Motorcycle Club member Tony Scarr, Jack Williamson, 7, who has cystic fibrosis and Leeton Motorcycle Club president Lionel Weston.

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