Community fundraising through a motorcycle rally and poker run generated more than $19,000 for emergency response charity STARS. Primary Engineering and Construction's sixth annual Ride for Flights event raised $19,164.07 through contributions from riders, sponsors, donors and other participants.
Held as a full-day community event, the 2026 rally began with breakfast and rider registration before participants set out on the poker run. The programme continued with a barbecue, silent auction, door prizes, a 50/50 draw and live music from Nomad Kings.
Brandt contributed $4,000 to this year's fundraising effort. Other sponsors included Highwood Golf, JET Hydrovac, Mattco Gas Ltd., Monto Ink, Badger Daylighting, Cedarglen Living and Crossroads Coring Ltd.
One Broken Biker also participated in and supported the event, while Nomad Kings provided live entertainment. Primary acknowledged the contributions of sponsors, donors, riders, guests and volunteers in supporting the annual fundraiser.
STARS relies on a funding model that combines government support with community contributions, including donations and fundraising initiatives. Events such as Ride for Flights provide an opportunity for businesses and local participants to contribute to the charity's work.
Primary's sixth annual event continued its community fundraising efforts, bringing together participants around support for STARS. The company plans to hold the event again next year.
Primary's Ride for Flights demonstrates how construction companies can engage employees, industry partners and local communities in charitable fundraising. The $19,164.07 raised in 2026 adds to community support for STARS and reflects contributions from corporate sponsors and individual participants.
Source: primary.
