Clayton Charity Poker Run
CLAYTON — A rainbow of slick power boats packed downtown docks for a weekend of fun and philanthropy during the third annual 1000 Islands International Charity Poker Run. The fourth annual 1,000 Islands Charity Poker Run promises to be even bigger and bolder than this year, and many supporters stepped up to the plate already offering their services during the final gathering. Planning has already begun and with the dedicated Clayton committee working all year behind the scenes. I can just imagine! Just a short compilation of some fun footage we captured of the 2018 Poker Run from Clayton, Fischer's Landing and Cape Vincent.This was purely a fun video 2018 1000 Islands Charity Poker Run on Vimeo.
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- Clayton Charity Poker Run 2020
Our Purpose and Our Partners
The 1000 Islands International Charity Poker Run is extremely proud to bring people from around the US and Canada to Clayton, NY and the Thousand Islands region. “The Fresh Water Boating Capital of the World.”
The 1000 Islands International Charity Poker Run is a grassroots volunteer-driven event, dedicated to the charitable needs and economic development of the Thousand Islands Region. The goal of the 1000 Islands International Charity Poker Run is to host events that promote the local river communities and preserve the historic integrity of the Thousand Islands.
2020 Event Dates (CANCELED)
Thursday, July 16, 2020 – Sunday, July 19, 2020
Run Date
Saturday, July 18, 2020
Clayton Charity Poker Run Prizes
Mission
With the support of dedicated volunteers, the 1000 Islands International Charity Poker Run’s mission is threefold:
Clayton Charity Poker Run Fundraiser
- Provide an exciting event with spectacular boats in a safe family-friendly environment.
- Promote Clayton and the Thousand Islands Region.
- Raise money and awareness for…
- Make A Wish of Central New York
- The River Community Wellness Program for Treatment of Veterans
Our objective is to raise money through Corporate Sponsors, silent auction items, t-shirt sales and Boater entry fees.
The 1000 Islands Charity poker Run is intended to be a safe family-friendly event. There will be many things to experience, both on and off the water. Expect more ‘slow zones’, allowing for participants and spectators alike to have a clear view of the boats at a safe distance.
100% of all donations and proceeds will be going to charity.
How Can You Help?
We always welcome and greatly appreciate new volunteers. Click here to learn more.
Organizers of the 1,000 Islands Charity Poker Run have canceled the event scheduled to take place July 17-19, 2020.
After previously voting to green-light the event, the poker run committee decided to pull the plug because the route would have taken participants into Canadian waters.
“Half of the run is in Canadian waters, and we’re not allowed to cross the border,” organizer and event president Bobby Cantwell told Speedboat. “Canada just extended the no-travel ban through July 22.”
Clayton Charity Poker Run Game
The 1,000 Islands Charity Poker Run benefits the Make-a-Wish Foundation and River Hospital, and unfolds in the community of Clayton, NY. Traditionally, the event begins with a welcoming Street Party on Thursday, which is July 16 of this year.