Justen Caris Memorial Foundation

07/27/2026

THANK YOU!

We continue to be amazed by the generosity and support of this community. No act of kindness goes unnoticed, and we’re so grateful for each and every one of you.

Thank you to everyone who purchased items from our Amazon Wish List! Your generosity helps us keep event expenses down, allowing even more of the funds we raise to go directly toward supporting veterans and veteran-centered programs.

If you purchased an item, we’d love the opportunity to thank you personally! Unfortunately, the gifts arrived without donor names this year. If you were one of our generous supporters, please send us a message so we can express our heartfelt thanks.

07/25/2026

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

We have another returning GOLD sponsor for 2026 - KW Ag Solutions, LLC! We appreciate support from all of our sponsors, especially local sponsors who believe in the importance of spreading awareness for PTSD! The Justen Caris Memorial Foundation and the continued success of the Justen Caris Memorial Poker Run would not be possible without generous sponsors each year!

If you, or someone you know, is interested in being a 2026 Sponsor please message us and we will be in touch. If you have any questions or would like to have a further discussion, please contact Bob or Noah Caris.

07/24/2026

LAST CALL

The Justen Caris Memorial Foundation invites you to join us on September 12th for the 2026 Justen Caris Memorial Poker Run: THE FINAL RIDE.

We invite you to help us celebrate a decade of impact, remembrance, and community. Stay tuned for special announcements and details as we honor 10 years of the Poker Run and reflect on all that has been accomplished together.

REGISTRATION & SHIRT/SWEATSHIRT ORDERS:
Day of registration starts at 9am, to guarantee your t-shirt size pre-register here! T-Shirt sizes 3XL-5XL, youth sizes, and all sweatshirts will ONLY be available by ordering here. Pre-registration and merchandise sales end TONIGHT!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/justen-caris-memorial-poker-run-the-final-ride-tickets-1989312118096?aff=oddtdtcreator

Let’s make THE FINAL RIDE one for the books.





Sycamore Grove
Jimmy Bukkett's
Kaiser’s Limestone Tavern
Silver Top Sports Bar & Grill
Snuffy's Reloaded

07/20/2026

10 Years. Over $100,000 Raised. One Final Ride.

The Justen Caris Memorial Foundation invites you to join us on September 12th for the 2026 Justen Caris Memorial Poker Run: THE FINAL RIDE.

After 10 years of honoring Justen’s life and legacy, raising awareness for PTSD, and supporting local veteran-centered organizations, the 2026 Poker Run will be our last.

Because of the incredible support from family, friends, veterans, businesses, organizations, and our community, more than $100,000 has been raised in Justen’s name through the Poker Run—something we could have never imagined and will forever be grateful for.

While this chapter is coming to a close, the mission continues. The Justen Caris Memorial Foundation will continue raising awareness for PTSD and supporting veteran-centered organizations through new fundraising efforts. The work is not yet done.

We invite you to help us celebrate a decade of impact, remembrance, and community. Stay tuned for special announcements and details as we honor 10 years of the Poker Run and reflect on all that has been accomplished together.

REGISTRATION & SHIRT/SWEATSHIRT ORDERS:
Day of registration starts at 9am, to guarantee your t-shirt size pre-register here! T-Shirt sizes 3XL-5XL, youth sizes, and all sweatshirts will ONLY be available by ordering here. Pre-registration and merchandise sales end July 25th!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/justen-caris-memorial-poker-run-the-final-ride-tickets-1989312118096?aff=oddtdtcreator

Let’s make THE FINAL RIDE one for the books.

07/14/2026

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

We are thankful for Kaiser’s Limestone Tavern for another year of sponsorship! Each year they go above and beyond to support our mission through sponsorship, the Pandora’s box fundraiser and being a stop on the poker run! Their GOLD level sponsorship will not only support the event, but will also support veterans in need! We are appreciative of their ongoing generosity year after year. The Justen Caris Memorial Foundation and the continued success of the Justen Caris Memorial Poker Run would not be possible without generous sponsors each year!

If you, or someone you know, is interested in being a 2026 Sponsor please message us and we will be in touch. If you have any questions or would like to have a further discussion, please contact Bob or Noah Caris.

07/13/2026

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

We are thankful for Griffith & Sons Service for another year of sponsorship! Their GOLD level sponsorship will not only support the event, but will also support veterans in need! We are appreciative of their ongoing generosity year after year. The Justen Caris Memorial Foundation and the continued success of the Justen Caris Memorial Poker Run would not be possible without generous sponsors each year!

If you, or someone you know, is interested in being a 2026 Sponsor please message us and we will be in touch. If you have any questions or would like to have a further discussion, please contact Bob or Noah Caris.

07/11/2026

The Justen Caris Memorial Foundation invites you to join us on September 12th for the 2026 Justen Caris Memorial Poker Run: THE FINAL RIDE.

We invite you to help us celebrate a decade of impact, remembrance, and community. Stay tuned for special announcements and details as we honor 10 years of the Poker Run and reflect on all that has been accomplished together.

REGISTRATION & SHIRT/SWEATSHIRT ORDERS:
Day of registration starts at 9am, to guarantee your t-shirt size pre-register here! T-Shirt sizes 3XL-5XL, youth sizes, and all sweatshirts will ONLY be available by ordering here. Pre-registration and merchandise sales end July 25th!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/justen-caris-memorial-poker-run-the-final-ride-tickets-1989312118096?aff=oddtdtcreator

Let’s make THE FINAL RIDE one for the books.

07/10/2026

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

Join us in thanking Mike & Ginger Caris for their gold sponsorship for the 2026 Justen Caris Memorial Poker Run! We appreciate their ongoing support (in many ways) to raise awareness for PTSD and to support veterans! The Justen Caris Memorial Foundation and the continued success of the Justen Caris Memorial Poker Run would not be possible without generous sponsors each year!

If you, or someone you know, is interested in being a 2026 Sponsor please message us and we will be in touch. If you have any questions or would like to have a further discussion, please contact Bob or Noah Caris.

07/09/2026

REGISTRATION IS OPEN

Get ready to rev your engines and join us for the Justen Caris Memorial Poker Run on September 12th!

After 10 years of honoring the life and loss of Justen, this will be our last poker run. Thank you for all your support over the years to help us raise over $100,000 to help veterans with PTSD. Please join us for the Justen Caris Memorial Poker Run: The Final Ride.
Registration includes a t-shirt, poker hand, and meal at the end of ride.

Day of registration starts at 9am, to guarantee your t-shirt size pre-register here! T-Shirt sizes 3XL-5XL, Youth sizes, and all sweatshirts will ONLY be available by ordering here. All merchandise can be picked up at Sycamore Grove the morning of September 12th, we will NOT be shipping orders. Pre-registration and merchandise sales end July 25th!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/justen-caris-memorial-poker-run-the-final-ride-tickets-1989312118096?aff=oddtdtcreator

Get ready to rev your engines and join us for the Justen Caris Memorial Poker Run on September 12th!

07/05/2026

We have our $1000 raffle winner! Congratulations Heather Bartram! Thanks for coming out this weekend and joining us.