The past year has been one of our most rewarding times, thanks to the generous contributions of our poker run participants. I have to single out two very special individuals - Oliver and Shirin Bock, who made a significant contribution to Sick Children's Hospital. I'm also happy to report that the evening auction before one of our Great Lakes events raised a staggering total of over $69,000!

Poker runners are very much like the offshore race community. They willingly donate their time for a good cause, especially when it comes to children in need. Whether it involves providing rides for handicapped and terminally ill children, "gambling" on Charity Casino nights or bidding high to buy something at one of the many poker run auctions, poker runners are a rare breed.

These special people are one of the main reasons why I started up Poker Runs America magazine and still continue to organize our APRA events. It's not about profit, but it is all about making a difference. During the 16 years that we've organized our poker runs, Poker Runs America and our event participants have made significant contributions to the economy of the communities hosting our events. More importantly, however, we have also helped raise much-needed funds for a number of reputable charities.

We've got quite a few more surprises in store for the 2003 poker run season. Meanwhile, I hope you enjoy this special pre-Miami boat show issue, featuring a true gentleman of offshore racing, David Scott, who recently earned a world championship title driving Bacardi Silver at the APBA Offshore races in Key West.

But that's just the tip of the iceberg. Each issue of Poker Runs America is carefully designed to provide our readers with information specifically geared to performance-oriented boaters.

From late-breaking news and on-water tests of new models to easy-to-understand tech articles and nation-wide poker run coverage, Poker Runs America magazine is a unique publishing concept. Unlike our competitors, we maintain direct contact with our readers. We specifically target bona fide boat owners (and avid subscribers) who are an active and integral part of the events covered by our magazine.

We're not in business to tell anybody where to go, we're simply out to be the best at what we do! ( Top )