MATAMORAS—It was a brisk, sunny day and a good cause that brought 30 motorcyclists to Airport Park on Sept. 27.
The ride, called “Rollin' for Derrick,” was a poker run for a six-year-old Matamoras resident who was diagnosed with Leukemia last year. The ride raised over $800 for his medical expenses through entrance fees, a raffle, and tricky tray.
“A good cause, a ride, I mean, [it’s a] win-win,” said Dave Vallero, one of the participants.
The day started out with a 76-mile ride through Pennsylvania with four stops along the way. At each stop, bikers picked a card from a deck, and at the end of the ride, the person with the best hand won a prize.
This is the second fundraiser for Derrick that Matamoras resident and councilman Kevin Rose has done. In July he organized a truck pull that raised $1,800 for Derrick’s medical expenses.
