ZIGGY Foundation

Today would have been our big day!!! Today would have been our 3rd Annual Ziggy's Memorial Poker Run.....with kick off just about an hour ago! Everyone would have been off and on their way for a beautiful ride on this gorgeous day......having lots of fun and laughter, riding with loved ones and friends, playing along with our silly games, and ending at the grove with lots of food, raffles, and of course awesome music by Powerglyde....a great day had by all as we remember a...nd honor one of the greatest guys who was taken from us way too soon! Today's run would have also been more significant to all of us as the day fell on the 3rd anniversary of the accident. Although we can't all be together to celebrate and remember Ziggy.....his family asks all of you to have some fun of your own in his memory!! Play some games, take a bike/quad ride, spend time with family and friends (socially distant of course).....and of course bring out your inner Mr. Giggles and celebrate life as Ziggy would!! Today we celebrate the life he lived, the love he had for his family and friends, his huge heart and willingness to help others, his larger than life personality, and all that he brought to this world In his short 33 years. We love and miss you everyday Dan/Ziggy!!

After much thought and careful consideration, we are very saddened to announce that this year's Memorial Poker Run will be cancelled. Due to the recent social and economic events that have occurred due to COVID-19, the safety of our volunteers and participants are of the upmost importance. We also have taken into consideration the recent economic burdens that our sponsors and donors have accrued. We cannot in good conscience ask for donations from everyone that has been so generous to us over the past two years. We are looking forward to coming back bigger and better next year. Continue to save your tabs....our goal is to beat last years collection of 207 lbs. Thank you all for your continued support and understanding with this matter. We wish you all health and safety, and hope to see you all next year!!

Yesterday afternoon we were at the Ronald McDonald House in Scranton to donate the tabs that were collected at this year's run! We also presented them with the signed board of everyone who contributed to the collection, a picture book of the progress of the tab collection, AND a $200 donation! Thank you to everyone who helped us reach AND exceed our goal.....this would not have been possible without all of your help (and drinking skills )!!! And thank you Jeff and Steve for joining us with the presentation. Continue saving your tabs....we are going bigger for next year's poker run!! Wait til you see what we have in mind!!!!

We are turning in the tabs tomorrow!!! Thank you all who contributed to our FANTABULOUS collection......207 lbs of tabs total.....over 90 gallons were collected!!!! We thank you from the bottom of our hearts, we could NOT have done it without each and everyone one of you! In Ziggy's words......."That's Awesome!!!!"

Anyone saving tabs...we are still collecting them. We will be presenting them to the Ronald McDonald house on Sat. Oct 12th!Anyone saving tabs...we are still collecting them. We will be presenting them to the Ronald McDonald house on Sat. Oct 12th!

THANK YOU is no where near enough to express our gratitude and gratefulness to everyone who came out and showed their unwavering support for last weekend's 2nd Annual Memorial Poker Run! It is because of you that we had a successful day and are able to continue to give back to the community Ziggy loved! It is because of you that we met and exceeded our goal of filling our 55 gallon barrel with tabs (and they are still coming in)! It is because of you that the Ziggy Scholars...hip will be awarded to a graduating senior looking to pursue their dreams! And it is because of you that Ziggy's family will continue to honor him and carry on his legacy and hope to grow this event to bigger and better every year! Without each and every single one of you, this event would not be possible....and again, for that we say Thank You! Hope you all had a great day (cause I knew we sure as hell did) and hope that we see you all back next year!