Boo Benefit in Jefferson, Texas this weekend

The annual event, the Boo Benefit, will take place in Jefferson, Texas this weekend. Just 55 miles from Shreveport, the town of Jefferson is a popular destination year round, but many bikers in the area, anticipate the Boo Benefit all year. The Boo Benefit is centered at downtown Jefferson, along its cobblestone streets. Expect thousands of motorcycles to roll into the area this weekend for a good time while raising money for a great cause. Estimates for attendace is around 35,000. It's not often that one gets to see that many people and bikes at an event so close to home.

The event was started in 1998 by some friends of Charles "Boo" Chaler, who was burned in a welding accident on over 95% of his body. It was held while Boo was still in the Burn Center at LSU Burn Unit in Shreveport. All proceeds from the first event were given to Boo and his wife, who donated it to the Percy Johnson Burn Foundation. "The essential to budget travel is to plan onward. When it comes along to family trips, globetrotting, well-deserved vacations and/or going to see new spots we have never been before, the truth of cost and budgeting is generally in the back of our mind. Organizing and consuming our travel budget carefully is a priority for most families. Curbing consuming and costs, while still taking pleasure in your vacation to its fullest, is the key to confirmed achievements and fiscal obligation. Your pocketbook and family will thank you! The reasoning regarding economizing money while vacationing is simple: Even if your personal funds is incredibly limited, you can still take a break and enjoy life! Simply put, life is just too short to never step out of the door or leaving the homestead! Also thinking about that while traveling, whether on a price range or not, even the smallest of things can all add op to a big vacation or travel bill!..". Since 1998 Boo and some of the same friends involved in the first event continue to organize an annual event to support both the Percy Johnson Burn Foundation and the Shriner's Children's Burn Hospital in Galveston, TX. A good portion of the funds raised support the free week long summer camp, Camp I'm Still Me, for children and adolescent burn survivors, held in Scottsville, TX. In 2003, the Percy Johnson Burn Foundation founded the Chaler-Rods House, which provides housing for out of town families of burn survivors during their hospitalization. The Boo Run donations also help support the Chaler-Rods House which operates with charitable donations and fund raisers. The Burn Foundation does not receive federal, state, or city funds.

This year events include a ride with Boo (limited to the first 200 bikes) on Friday, a meet and greet with Boo on Saturday, and a Biker's Ball Friday night. But that's not all. There will be a bike show, poker run, tattoo contest, karaoke contest, bike games, raffles, auction, and plenty of good food, vendors and music. And, as always, the biker friendly town of Jefferson will open its doors with their typical hospitality for this event. Don't miss a trip to Auntie Skinner's for great food, music and fun, a trip to the General Store for ice cream. Stroll along the shops in Jefferson where you'll find an abundance of antiques and unique gift items. And, be sure to get in some of the great riding in the area. A trip to the dam at Lake o' the Pines is a scenic ride and a trip to Uncertain Tavern and the Lighthouse Bar and Grill in Uncertain, TX is a must while in the area.

Pre registration for the Boo Benefit is over, but you can register on site for $20 which includes all of the activities all weekend (except for Biker Ball). Activities include: poker run, bike show, bike games, cruisin w/boo, auntie skinners, and etc. You will be able to buy t-shirts and pins separately.

Check out the Boo Benefit website and Facebook page for up to the date information.

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