Children of Fallen Soldiers Legacy Ride When: Saturday May 17, 2008 Where: VFW / American Legion in Bettendorf, IA The Bettendorf American Legion Riders, Chapter 154, will be hosting a fund Raising Memorial Run in support of the Legacy Scholarship. Registration is from 10:00am to 12:30pm at the VFW / American Legion Bettendorf, Iowa, with a donation of $10 per person. The ride will end at American Legion in Milan, Illinois with last bike in at 6:00pm. "These children are the direct descendants of people who died protecting our country", stated Robert Chitwood, President of the Legion Riders Chapter, "and helping to provide an education is a powerful way to show our thanks". Donations may be made out to: American Legion Riders Chapter 154, ATTN: Legacy Scholarship Fund, 2814 State Street, Bettendorf, IA, 52722. For more information concerning the Legacy Scholarship Fund, the memorial run, programs, or membership in the The American Legion Riders, please call (563) 271-1694, or e-mail: president@americanlegionrider.com . Texas Hold 'Em Tournament and Poker Run Benefit for Laurie Mueting When: Sunday May 18, 2008 Where: Leisure Time Billiards (845 Avenue of the Cities, East Moline, IL) Laurie was diagnosed with breast cancer in Oct 2005. After going through several surgeries and 7 months of chemotherapy she was hopeful that she had seen the last of this disease. Fifteen months later she found herself facing it again - this time the cancer had spread into her lymphnodes. Since then, Laurie has undergone another surgery, radiation therapy and more chemotherapy which doctors say will continue through November of this year. As you can imagine, Lauries has had to miss a lot of work and has incurred huge medical expenses. Please help us lift some of this burden from her and her family so she can focus on getting well. Taco dinner provided by Azteca. Raffles, 50/50 drawings, Texas Hold 'Em Tournament (must be 18) starting at 2pm. $20 buy-in, no rebuys. Poker Run from 10am-5pm starting at Leisure Time. $10 per rider, sign in between 10am-noon, last bike out at noon. - Peacock's (Port Byron) - Jammerz (Hillsdale/Joslin) - Cats (Geneseo) - Stooge's (Orion) - Crabby's (Coal Valley) Ends at Leisure Time (last bike in at 5pm) To make a donation or for more information call: Robin Graves 309-792-1158 Sherri Sanquist 309-236-3218 Robin Weber 309-269-0488 “Friends of Mick” Fundraiser When: Sunday May 25, 2008 noon-10pm Where: Martini's On The Rock (4619 34th St., Rock Island, IL) Mick Verschorre was recently diagnosed with cancer. This fundraiser will help with medical and living expenses. Join the Verschorre family and friends for spaghetti dinner, live bands, a silent auction, 50/50 raffle and much more. All proceeds raised will go directly to Mick and Vicki Verschorre. For more information call either: Benny Wild at 309-912-1992 Mike Wiggins at 715-577-1212 Donations may be deposited at Quad City Bank & Trust To “Mick Verschorre”. For more information call Diane Overstreet at 563-349-4794 St. Jude Golf Tournament When: Saturday May 31, 2008 Where: Golfmohr Golf Club (16724 Hubbard Rd, East Moline, IL) Check in at 1 hour prior to tee time. Tee times start at 9:30 a.m.; First tee time available as sealed bid (all bids must be submitted by May 15th to be considered and do not include entry fees). Goodie bag for each golfer! Chance for prizes! Dinner, silent auction and prizes awarded following golf! Entry Fee $75 per player/$300 for foursome (Includes Cart and meal). Please register by May 15th Registration fees should be mailed to: ESA Iowa 1202 N. Stark Davenport, IA 52804 Or call for other arrangements: 563-650-2141 All Proceeds donated to St. Jude! Finding Cures. Saving Children. For more Information or sponsorship opportunities call: 563-650-2141 or email: esaiowa@gmail.com Travis Hearn Stand With Travis T-Shirt Drive Website where you can buy a Stand With Travis t-shirt, make a donation and learn more about Travis. www.standwithtravis.com Let's Bring 'Em Home! www.lbeh.org Help reunite military members with their families for the holidays Let's Bring 'Em Home helps our troops spend the holidays with their families. Your tax deductible donation can help  pay for a plane ticket for military personnel that can't afford to come home to be with their family for the holidays. Learn all about it on their website: www.lbeh.org/?faq Kristie Hosch Family Benefit Kristie Hosch was 29 when she was first diagnosed with breast cancer. Her cancer is a very aggressive one and now at age 35 she is undergoing treatment for bone cancer along with cancer of the brain, liver and lungs. Kristie and her husband have two young daughters and her one wish is to take her family to Disney World in Florida. Her close friends have decided to make this dream happen for Kristie and split the costs of the trip. We need your help though. We want them to be able to enjoy this trip without having any financial worries. If you are able to make a contribution, you can send your checks payable to Kristie Hosch Benefit to: MSB-Maquoketa State Bank Attn: Lonna Claussen 203 N Main St. Maquoketa, IA 52060 Or you can drop them off at The Hair Gallery, Dan’s Barber Shop, or Timber Lanes. Jacob Littrell Memorial Raffle by Stealy Performance Machine Raffle Tickets for 9 second Mustang Jacob Littrell's was diagnosed with cancer and he knew that his time was limited to make the dream of running his Mustang down the track at Cordova and achieve a decent time come true. Jeff Stealy took on the project but cancer cut Jacob's dream short just 3 weeks before Jeff put the final touches on the 9 second car. Jacob's dream Mustang is now being raffled off with all proceeds going to his parents. There are 500 tickets available at $100 each. Drawing will take place when all tickets have been sold. More information about the car, plus pictures, can be seen on this web page: www.anmracing.org/id14.html