Anybody that needs a helping hand, we’re willing to help them.” “That’s what we’re here for, we’re here to help people. Jarvis says they’re just happy to help where they can. The East Plateau chapter of the Brothers of the Wheel Motorcycle Club has been partners with the Fayette County Special Olympics for 25 years.
I’m hoping to raise a few thousand dollars for the Special Olympics.” “Our fundraisers turn out pretty good, we hold three or four a year for the Special Olympics plus a couple of others. Jarvis says their fundraisers typically have decent turnout from the community, and he expected this one to be no different. So we decided a poker run would be a good way for everyone to still social distance and raise a little bit of money for a good cause,” Jarvis said.Īnyone participating in this poker run donated to the cause and directly supported the Fayette County Special Olympics. And due to the COVID stuff we haven’t been able to do what we normally do.
“Normally every year we do a bog fundraiser for them. The president of the local chapter James Jarvis says they’ve been helping out the Special Olympics for years, but this year has been unfortunately slow due to the pandemic. FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) – The Brothers of the Wheel East Plateau Chapter Motorcycle Club held a special poker run to support the Fayette County Special Olympics.
