By Lulu

Most poker runs have some emotions attached. Whether riding for a downed biker, someone with medical needs, or in memory of something like 9/11, you usually go home feeling happy you rode for a good cause. But what started as a ride in memory of Hallie’s mom who had passed away, turned into a tearful day of sad, happy and fighting tears!!! Hallie’s cause was to raise some money for Meals on Wheels and Charlene’s Dream in memory of her mom…mission accomplished. Momma’s ashes were spread in the ocean as part of the ride…tears! On Facebook we heard good news prior to the run that Hallie was engaged. A few days later we heard that Hallie has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is preparing for the fight of her life…it will begin with a wedding on her mom’s run…more tears!! The wedding was a Harley wedding with boots, jeans and Harley shirts…a bouquet and veil let us know who the bride was. But what moved Hallie to tears is when friends and family donned matching t-shirts and formed the aisle for her to walk. The shirts had a hot pink boxing glove and the words “Her Fight Is My Fight” …flowing tears by all!! And the final waterfall came when her son gave her a gift bag. Inside was a set of pink boxing gloves and a black sharpie for all to sign, letting her know we all are rooting for her! I have to say it was a fabulous day of old and new friends sharing in the “circle of life”…and that circle was not only her mom’s passing, the beginning of a new relationship, the wedding bands, and the boxing ring Hallie is stepping into with her diagnosis…it is also the circle of people who surround her with love. Best wishes to the newlyweds Jay and Hallie for a long happy life together…