5th Annual Poker Run
We don't know where to begin with all the thank you's, 1st my wife for putting up with all the crap and hard work it takes to pull this off. The Sentinels put in a lot of long hard hours and worked all day during the event. Thanks for the Guys and Gals who helped the Road Captains that kept us safe. Again, thank you all, I will let you know the totals as soon as I have them.
-- Thanks, Mark Littlejohn.

Mark Littlejohn's Christmas in July event is an important event for the organization that has raised over $106,000.00 in cash and over $300,000.00 in-kind to date in its first 4 years alone. This event has not incurred any administrative or organizational fees throughout its tenure.

We use the money raised to fulfill the needs of several programs, not for operational needs. In the past the money has been used to purchase books for the men's rehab program, patio swings for the senior housing program, sending kids to summer camp, and providing Halloween costumes for children living at the family shelter. It has also provided milk and diapers to the shelter. The money raised by the event has purchased Saturday lunch for 38 seniors throughout the year as well as family lunches and dinners. It has provided school backpacks for 500+ children each year. Part of the finances goes toward a delicious & nutritious breakfast for the 300+ children who get to shop for school clothes each year.

"We cannot express how much we appreciate Mark and his workers, one of whom is contacting you right now. We, at The Salvation Army, are aware of Mark and his workers efforts in the community to bring in the much needed funding. Thank you in advance for your part in the event."

4th Annual Poker Run
A starting point is chosen sufficient to handle up to 400+ parked motorcycles. Mark and his associates will spend time laying out the route for the ride. The route will consist of 5 stops about 85 to 100 miles. Mark looks for scenic routes along the Front Range that will avoid significant traffic and still give the riders a ride they will enjoy...
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Community Programs for Families and Children
Mark and Trish (his wife), along with the Sentinels Motorcycle Club (a law enforcement group), play Mr. & Mrs. Claus each year for these locations and on Christmas day at the Colorado Convention Center. Mark Littlejohn's Christmas in July Event has provided breakfast for over 300 children who were able to come and shop for new school clothes in August They were given juice, muffins, bagels and fresh fruit, after they shopped for a new school outfit. Mark is a great partner for providing nourishment and drink.

About The Salvation Army
Nearly 36 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year. The Salvation Army has been meeting people’s needs in Denver since 1887. For more than a century, the helpless, hopeless and needy have relied on The Salvation Army for food, clothing, shelter, encouragement, comfort and prayer. In addition to these traditional services, our programs offer education, family care, childcare, elder care, gang intervention, youth camps, athletics, character building, alcohol and substance abuse rehabilitation as well as response to emergencies and natural disasters for the benefit of the children, families and communities of the Rocky Mountains.