Poker run to be held in memory of Randy Ramsey
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NEFFS -- The first Randy "Bub" Ramsey Memorial Poker Run will be held on July 29 starting at Neffs American Legion Post 77.
Denise Ramsey, organizer of the event and sister of Randy Ramsey, plans to keep her brother's memory alive with an annual poker run. All proceeds will be donated to local cancer treatment centers and to local residents who are battling cancer.
Registration begins at 9 a.m. at the legion, and riders will leave for the next stop by 11 a.m.
From the legion, riders will make their way to South End Bar and Grill in Shadyside. The next stop will be Clair Tavern in Clarington. Drivers will then stop at Blue Moon Tavern in Barnesville, the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Woodsfield, The Old School House Bar and Grill in Freeport and finally Freno's Bar in Neffs.
The last bike must be at Freno's Bar by 6 p.m.
Cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome to participate in the ride, but all four-wheeled vehicles must ride behind the motorcycles.
A meal will be provided at 6 p.m. after the poker run at Freno's Bar.
Meals are included in the ticket price. Those who do not want to participate in the poker run can still attend the dinner at Freno's Bar at 6 p.m.
The meal includes half of a chicken or a half rack of ribs, two side dishes and a dessert.
Participants must choose an entry option when they purchase tickets.
Participants will receive prizes for the best and worst poker hands
The event will also feature an auction, a pie auction, cash raffles and gift basket raffles. Two winners will be drawn for the cash raffle. The first winner will receive $1,000, and the second winner will receive $500. Raffle tickets can be bought at Freno's Bar or by contacting Denise Ramsey.
Randy Ramsey Jr. of Bellaire died at age 42 on Nov. 20 at WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital after battling cancer.
American Legion Post 77 is located at 54001 Pike St. in Neffs, and Freno's Bar is located at 53990 Pike St. in Neffs.
For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Denise Ramsey at 740-340-8824 or ramseydenise4@gmail.com. She can also be reached by messaging her on the Randy Ramsey Memorial Poker Run Facebook page, Freno's Bar Facebook page or on her personal Facebook page. A limited number of tickets will be available to purchase on the day of the event.