Fund-Raisers
Charity poker run
The Fun-N-The-Sun charity poker run (proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society) is Saturday, April 11, rain or shine. All bikes and cars welcome. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. at SunSports Cycle and Watercraft, 3441 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. Groups leave between 9 and 11 a.m. First Hand $10; additional hand $5 each. Lunch provided by Up-In-Smoke. Free water provided at stops. For more information contact: Dana Voight at danausav@comcast.net or call 707-4667.
March for Babies
March for Babies, the March of Dimes premier fund-raising event that benefits all babies, is on April 25 at 6 p.m. The walk takes place at Centennial Park, 2000 W. First St., Fort Myers.
To join in visit: marchforbabies.org or call toll-free 800-525-9255 to sign up as an individual. Participants can also pick up sponsor forms at Kmart.
Yard sale for CARES
On April 25, Keller Williams World Class Realty is hosting a community yard and hot dog sale at its offices on 13121 University Drive in Fort Myers. This event is being sponsored by employees affiliated with “KW CARES”, Keller-Williams’ social services foundation. Proceeds will be used to pay for adoption and travel fees for a local couple that has been trying to adopt a 3-year old Chinese orphan boy that, if not adopted by July, may be left with no resources by which to survive. The goal is $5000. Donations of items for sale or cash donations may be made by contacting Joan Tucker at 940-0655.