BIGFORK — Each year just before Memorial Day, the Montana Legends, a local motorcycle club in Bigfork, hosts its Memorial Poker Run to honor fallen veterans with motorcycles and camaraderie.
This year's event raised a record $45,000 for local veterans.
Organizers say 100% of the money raised goes toward resources and organizations that benefit those who have served, including the Northwest Montana Veterans Food Pantry, multiple Flathead Valley Community College scholarships and more.
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Founder John Pettigrew has watched the event grow from a small local ride into this year’s record-breaking gathering.
"The first time we did it, there was 20 bikes, and we gave the VFW $750. This year, we had 287 bikes and raised a little over $45,000. So all that money stays right here, local," Pettigrew said.
The 18th annual Montana Legends Poker Run will take place next year just before Memorial Day.
