The
Dave Austin Memorial (DAM) Poker Run will be held on Saturday, September 27,
beginning and ending at the Boulevard Brew Fest located at the MGM Resort
Festival Village. This year, 100% of the event’s proceeds are being donated to
local law enforcement and military related
501(c)3 organizations Henry’s Place Foundation, formed in 2006 to honor
Las Vegas Metro Sergeant Henry Prendes who gave his life protecting his
hometown community, the Injured Police Officers Fund (IPOF) on behalf of fallen
Metro officers Soldo and Beck, and the US Air Force’s That Others May Live
Foundation.
The
entry fee is $30 per driver and $30 per passenger. Each entry includes a DAM
Poker Run commemorative t-shirt and ride pin and an individual meal during the
event. Additional hands can be purchased for $10. The first 200 registrants
also receive a complimentary ticket to the Boulevard Brew Fest which features
more than 50 Oregon brews and live music from Kings of Leon, Young The Giant
and more.
Over
the years, family, friends and bike enthusiasts have gathered to celebrate the
life and passions of Dave Austin, a well-known security executive with the Las
Vegas Hilton and MGM Grand Resort & Casino. Since he was so respected and
revered in the gaming industry and local law enforcement agencies, The Dave
Austin Memorial Fund, a 501(c)3 charity, was established as a way to give back
to those on his behalf in his memory.
Registration
on September 27 begins at 11 a.m. with the last bike out at 1 p.m. The route is
approximately two hours and the last bike is expected back by 3 p.m. Prizes
will be awarded to “Best Hand” and “Worst Hand” and a raffle will be held for a
variety of items totaling more than $25,000. To register now or for more
information, call 702-499-2488 or visit austinride.org.
