{"id":68411,"date":"2018-10-07T07:50:27","date_gmt":"2018-10-07T11:50:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/?p=68411"},"modified":"2018-10-14T21:01:07","modified_gmt":"2018-10-15T01:01:07","slug":"tracis-hope-barbeque-and-motorcycle-ride-a-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/2018\/10\/07\/tracis-hope-barbeque-and-motorcycle-ride-a-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Traci\u2019s Hope barbeque and motorcycle ride a success"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Traci\u2019s<\/a>

Pictured are motorcycles parked on either side of West Main Street in Apalachin on Oct. 6 near the Ransom Steele Tavern, where riders and passengers gathered prior to taking off on the twelfth annual Motorcycle Ride to Traci’s Hope. Motorcycles were lined up as far as the intersection of New Street. (Photo by JoAnn R. Walter)<\/p><\/div>\n

The fifteenth annual Traci\u2019s Hope Barbecue and twelfth annual motorcycle ride to Traci\u2019s Hope held on Oct. 6 drew hundreds to the popular event.<\/p>\n

Now, 15 years later, more than $500,000 has helped 600-plus individuals since Traci Gibson started the nonprofit.<\/p>\n

Traci Gibson was diagnosed with Stage 3b breast cancer at the age of 31 and lived with the disease for seven years; she passed away on Oct. 3, 2006. Traci\u2019s Hope was her inspiration, a fund set up to help breast cancer patients lessen the burden of overwhelming expenses.  <\/p>\n

\"Traci\u2019s<\/a>

Children enjoyed fun activities at the 15th annual Traci’s Hope Barbeque, which included taking turns on a mechanical bull ride. (Photo by JoAnn R. Walter)<\/p><\/div>\n

For residents of Tioga and Broome Counties in N.Y. and Susquehanna and Bradford Counties in Pa., Traci\u2019s Hope helps individuals undergoing breast cancer treatments pay for expenses outside of medical bills.  Consideration is given to such items as gas money to get to appointments, childcare, mortgage or utility bills, or house cleaning, to name just a few.  <\/p>\n

At the event held at the Apalachin Field Day grounds, guests enjoyed multiple activities, raffles, a merchandise tent, great music and a legendary barbeque with all proceeds benefitting Traci\u2019s Hope.<\/p>\n

\"Traci\u2019s<\/a>

Pictured are members of the PANYC motorcycle club, along with the Guardian Belles, who organized the 12th annual motorcycle ride to the Traci’s Hope benefit. (Photo by JoAnn R. Walter)<\/p><\/div>\n

Although cloudy for a good portion of the day, near summer-like temperatures hovered over the area, and Gordon Shiner, Traci\u2019s father, commented, \u201cIt was a beautiful day and also busy since barbeque sales were still going strong after 4:30 p.m.\u201d <\/p>\n

The annual motorcycle ride to Traci\u2019s Hope took off from a new location.  Organized by the Punishers LE\/MC PANYC motorcycle club, riders gathered at the Ransom Steele Tavern located at 552 Main St. in Apalachin. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe were asked by Traci\u2019s Hope to<\/p>\n

\"Traci\u2019s<\/a>

Guests line the entrance to the Apalachin Field Day Grounds and welcome motorcycle riders and passengers following their ride through Tioga County, which included a slow procession by Riverside Cemetery on Marshland Road, and where Traci Gibson rests. (Photo by JoAnn R. Walter)<\/p><\/div>\n

help organize the event this year,\u201d commented Keith King, President of the group, who also said the group supports the community by getting involved in a number of other fundraisers.<\/p>\n

King, a 22-year veteran police officer, explained that PANYC is primarily comprised of individuals who have been involved in law enforcement or the armed forces. The Apalachin chapter, formed two years ago, is part of the worldwide Punishers started in 1999, which now has 190 chapters across the globe.<\/p>\n

\"Traci\u2019s<\/a>

Motorcycle riders and passengers line up in preparation to leave on the 12th annual Motorcycle Ride to Traci’s Hope.  The nearly three-hour ride included one stop in Van Etten, N.Y. before arriving back in Apalachin just after 3 p.m. (Photo by JoAnn R. Walter)<\/p><\/div>\n

Several other motorcycle groups as well as individuals participated on the ride, which encompassed some 75 miles through Tioga County. Bikers first rode in a slow procession past Riverside Cemetery on Marshland Road to pay respects to Traci Gibson, and then proceeded west toward the Lounsberry, Nichols and Waverly areas before a half-way stop in Van Etten.<\/p>\n

Prior to leaving the Steele, the annual Traci\u2019s Hope flag, hand-crafted and<\/p>\n

\"Traci\u2019s<\/a>

Pictured are motorcycle riders and passengers in a group photo in front of the Ransom Steele Tavern and prior to taking off on the 12th annual Motorcycle Ride to Traci’s Hope. (Photo by JoAnn R. Walter)<\/p><\/div>\n

painted by Kirk Gibson, was secured to the back of a classic truck which followed the motorcycles.  The group arrived at the Field Day grounds shortly after 3 p.m.<\/p>\n

Approximately 108 riders and passengers participated, which raised just over $2,000. <\/p>\n

You can find Punishers LE\/MC PANYC Apalachin on Facebook.<\/p>\n

To learn more about Traci\u2019s Hope or to seek assistance, visit their website at www.tracishope.com<\/a>, or find them on Facebook and Twitter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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