‘A big family’: Hogs for Hospice roars in Leamington

Hogs for Hospice rolls into Leamington for another year.

Revving engines sent vibrations across Leamington as the annual Hogs for Hospice event continued Saturday.

Well over 1,000 bikes lined up around Seacliff Park for the ‘Tour the Tip’ registered ride that takes participants around the region.

Only partway through the event, Tricia Stevenson, a longtime volunteer, noted an impressive turnout to start the weekend.

“We had a good turnout for registration last night, and actually an extremely [good] amount of pledges that we weren’t expecting,” Stevenson said.

The three-day event features motocross shows, wrestling matches, and biker rodeos, among many other activities.

Funds raised throughout the event supports the Erie Shores Hospice, and to date, it has raised more than $5 million for the cause.

“It’s very near and dear to my heart. My mom is very involved with hospice, but it’s one big family helping other families that need help and other associations that are requiring help,” Stevenson said.

“People actually realize that there might be one day that their family needs this, and it’s actually, like I say, a big family.”

The event continues Saturday night with a concert featuring Mitchell Tenpenny and Carly Pearce.