By Sarah Stephens
Elmore Autauga News
On March 29th, the “End the 22 Poker Run” held in honor of CPL Mitchell Bassett will kick off at noon at Harley Davidson of Montgomery. The route will include stops at American Legion Post 133, American Legion Post 122, VFW 1349, and will culminate at the Pine Bar Courtyard in Old Cloverdale, Montgomery.
Participants will be charged a fee of $20 per person, but contributions are welcome even if you do not participate in the ride. The event welcomes all types of vehicles. A portion of the proceeds will support VB422, Veteran Bikers 4 22 a Day.
Registration will open at Harley Davidson at 10:30 a.m.
This ride aims to raise awareness about the alarming statistic that 22 current and former military personnel take their own lives each day.
The ride is expected to conclude at approximately 4 p.m. at the Pine Bar Courtyard in Old Cloverdale. Attendees can look forward to entertainment, including a cash prize for Best Hand Wins, door prizes, raffles, guest speakers, and live music.
***This is a benefit ride. Proceeds will support me, with a portion allocated to a veterans ride planned for Veterans Day week in 2026.
About Mitchell:
Mitchell Bassett was a prominent figure in the Autauga and Elmore communities. Born in Birmingham and raised in central Alabama, he enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2007 and was medically retired in 2014 due to combat-related PTSD, moral injury, and a permanent service-related physical disability. Tragically, Mitchell lost his battle on November 29 of the previous year.
