Charity Poker Run To Benefit New Jersey Nonprofits: See Details

MANALAPAN, NJ — The Jester's Highway Motorcycle Club is revving up for its 7th Annual Charity Poker Run in June to raise funds for several organizations, including Lunch Break, HABcore, Chapter 12 Veterans, Tunnel to Towers, Autism Speaks and local law enforcement and fire companies.

Set to take place on Saturday, June 27 (with a rain date of Sunday, June 28), the day will begin with the ride departing at 9 a.m. from Olde Silver Tavern in Manalapan.

From there, participants will travel to the Jersey Shore before returning for a community celebration at The Cabin in Freehold from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The post-ride event at The Cabin is open to everyone and will feature prizes, food, beverages and opportunities to support local charities.

Organizers emphasize that the event is for the entire community, not just motorcycle enthusiasts.

“You don't have to be a biker to attend this event,” said Gary Michaels, President of Jester's Highway MC. “We're all about family and community."

"We're happy to support all these great organizations as they do such good work," he continued. "It's an incredible thing to be able to honor them and give back.”

In advance of this year’s event, members of Jester's Highway MC recently visited Lunch Break in Red Bank, where they presented a $1,000 donation check and toured the facility to learn more about the organization’s mission of providing food, clothing, life skills and fellowship to neighbors in need.

“We are so honored to have been chosen as one of this year’s beneficiaries,” said Gwendolyn Love, President & CEO of Lunch Break.

“They are such a great group of guys who fill the room with their personality and willingness to help," Love continued. "Their generosity and commitment to giving back means so much to our organization and the neighbors we serve.”

Last year’s Poker Run raised nearly $20,000, and organizers are aiming to double that total in 2026.

As a registered 501(c) organization, all proceeds go directly to charity.

For tickets, sponsorship opportunities, or questions, you can contact Gary Michaels at jhpresidentnj@gmail.com or visit jestershighwaymc.com/