This weekend saw two Poker Runs raise funds for two good causes.

The sixth annual Veterans Poker Run to raise money for the Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home took place Saturday afternoon.

Some 70 riders registered with a $20 donation to the home, of which 63 actually rode the route. Several of the riders gave double the entrance fee and refused change.

The event, sponsored by The U.S. Military Vets Motorcycle Club, Southern Maryland Chapter raised over $2265. The Iron Horsemen's Motorcycle Club made a large donation from the list of acceptable items for the Veterans and the Phantom's Motorcycle Club gave a considerable cash donation.

All the prize moneys for the riders came from our the USMVMC treasury and 100 percent of the money and donations raised went to the Veteran's Home.

Another poker run for Saturday raised money for Hunter Dean Scott, the local four year old battling brain cancer.

An estimated 225 people showed up to support Hunter and his family. The poker run raised $11,850.50. Fred Clark won a 50/50 raffle but gave all of his winnings back to the Hunter Scott Foundation.

If you were unable to attend Hunter's Poker Run but would still like to make a donation, donations can be made to the Hunter Dean Scott Foundation at the PNC Bank in Solomons, or mailed to P.O. Box 289, Solomons, MD 20688.

The foundation is set up so that you may use a donation as a tax deduction. Additionally, individuals and businesses will be acknowledged via a “Thank You” ad in the local newspapers.