COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER
Elmhurst Knights of Columbus raises $10,000 for local family
More than 100 riders and supporters came together this summer for the Elmhurst Knights of Columbus Council 1911 Poker Bike Run, raising $10,000 for a local family facing extraordinary circumstances.
Held July 18, the annual event provided direct financial assistance to a family of six. The father of four is battling severe dementia, while his wife has stepped away from work to care for him full-time and support their children, who range in age from 9 months to high school age.
“The Poker Bike Run is about a lot more than getting together for a great day with friends and fellow riders,” said event chairman Rocco Revello. “It’s about coming together as a community when someone needs help.”
The family expressed its gratitude for the support, saying the donation would provide meaningful financial relief during an incredibly difficult time.
The fundraiser is part of a much larger commitment to giving back by Council 1911. Over the past year, the Elmhurst Knights of Columbus has donated more than $60,000 to local charities and causes and contributed more than 4,500 hours of service throughout the community.
“We are grateful for the continued support of the Elmhurst community,” said Grand Knight Alan Quarrie. “It allows our members to give back in meaningful ways.”
