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The event included a poker run and a scavenger hunt.
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Clinton News Record
On July 23, motorcyclists from as far as Strat-
ford, Hanover, Listowel and London met in Clin-
ton. 62 bikers total rode for Childcan, a charity
which supports families of children with cancer.
The ride, which was organized by the Clinton
Optimists and Clinton Legion, began with a
breakfast at 8 a.m. and ended with a dinner at 5
p.m. It included a poker run and scavenger hunt.
There was also a silent auction, 50/50 draw, live
music and bar.
This is the second year they have run this event,
and they have already set the date for next year.
"I went through the evaluation sheets," said
Simon VanDriel, the chairperson of the Rally,
"And two comments were made: don't change
anything, and do it again next year."
They hadn't officially counted everything with
the News Record connected with them, but they
guessed they had raised around $5000.
Money was raised in three ways. First was that
riders paid $30 to enter. Second was the riders had
pledge sheets; four people raised over $500, and
one individual raised over $900 using pledges. They
also had the support of businesses which donated
money or gave in-kind to their silent auction.
They chose to support Childcan as every cause
the Optimists support are children's charities.
Also, only around 20% of Childcan's funds go to
administration.
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For the majority of the 10 race card this
Sunday at Clinton Raceway the sky was
grey and overcast. Minutes before post
to the tenth and final race, the Vic Hayter
Memorial Trot, the clouds parted and
sun shone warm on the backs of family
and friends gathered to honour the late
horseman and hotelier of Stratford.
In early spring the family had thought
it would be a appropriate way to honour
Vic, whom had passed away from a short,
but courageous battle with pancreatic
cancer in February. Plans came together
to include a track side fundraiser for the
Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society
and the Stratford Perth Humane Society,
organizations that were both near and
dear to Hayter.
Through the raffle, beef bbq ticket sales
and the silent auction, just over $5000 was
raised for the two organizations.
The $12,500 invitational trot saw eight
go to the gate for the tenth and final
race of the day. Lexis D J nosed out
front of the pack from post position
three for a gate to wire finish for owner
Shane Arsenault in a mile time of 1:59.2.
A commemorative trophy was presented,
which will be engraved and held at the
track. Presentations were also made to the
owner, trainer, driver and groom.
"It was an emotional day" states Greg
Hayter, son of Vic. "even more so when
Shane's horse won the race, it was the
icing on the cake."
The annual event will make a return to
Clinton Raceway next Summer, with hopes
of becoming a yearly invitational trot. The
days handle was just shy of $26,000.
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