Red Knights ride to aid children's hospital event

The Red Knights Motorcycle Club, New Jersey-Chapter 10, Spotswood, will hold its third annual Ride for the Children Poker Run on Aug. 10, beginning with 8- 10 a.m. registration at the Center 18 Plaza/Burger King parking lot, Route 18 north, East Brunswick, just south of Rues Lane, across from the Seville Diner. Rain date is Aug. 17.

All riders will participate in a 60-mile scenic ride with checkpoints at neighboring fire companies.

Cost of the run is $20 per biker, $10 per passenger. Entry fees include coffee and doughnuts at registration, food and beverages at the end of the ride and prizes for best hands.

All proceeds will benefit the Red Knights' annual Christmas in July event held at the Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Individuals who are unable to attend the run but would like to make a monetary contribution may send a check (noting a donation for Christmas in July) to the Red Knights Motorcycle Club, New Jersey- Chapter 10, P.O. Box 142, Spotswood, NJ 08884. In addition to financial contributions, the Knights also accept donations of new toys for children ages 2-18. For more information on the Christmas in July event, call Greg at 732-723-0265.

The Red Knights is made up of local firefighters who enjoy motorcycling and sponsor educational, charitable and social activities that promote community awareness of motorcycle safety and sportsmanship. Membership is open to all firefighters, active or retired, who have access to a motorcycle and hold a current, valid motorcycle license.

For more information on the Poker Run or on Red Knights membership, call Bruce at 732-238-4365, log on to www.geocities.com/rknj10, or e-mail contact_ RKNJ10@comcast.net.