Sights for Hope Tops its Fundraising Goal with Inaugural Bikers for Sight Ride

By Sights for Hope Team |
A couple on a motorcycle; the man, wearing a bandana and sunglasses, confidently holds the handlebars. The woman, in a helmet and hoodie, smiles warmly. Background shows parked cars and autumn trees under a cloudy sky.

Sights for Hope topped its fundraising goal Saturday during its first Bikers for Sight ride, which was presented by PABikerLawyer.com and set against the autumn Pocono Mountain splendor.

Led by the Northeast PA Inter Club, the Bikers for Sight event was inspired by Sights for Hope client Wendy Smentkowski, an avid motorcycle rider who recently lost most of her eyesight. As a member of the region’s Christian Motorcycle Association with the handle “Gladiator,” she convinced the Northeast PA Inter Club, an association of area biker clubs, to “adopt” Sights for Hope as one of its charities.

The 44.7-mile Bikers for Sight ride was formatted as a poker run. Participants drew playing cards at the starting line, at three locations along the route, and at the finish line. The rider who drew the best poker hand, Jarrod Kucharik of Bangor, PA, won the event’s $500 grand prize. The finish line tent at Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery in Saylorsburg, PA, also featured a barbeque lunch, a tricky tray raffle, and a performance by Sights for Hope’s client-led band, Limitless.

Sights for Hope raised more than $18,500, from the Bikers for Sight ride against a goal of $15,050. Along with the riders’ registration fees, Sights for Hope raised money from the event’s sponsorships, shirt sales, and raffle.

Additional 2025 Bikers for Sight ride sponsors were Grand Prize Sponsor Active Learning Centers and Lehigh Valley Martial Arts; Gold Sponsors Allied Building Corporation and The Genesis Group; and Contributing Sponsor St. Luke’s University Health Network. Pocono Mountain Harley-Davidson in Tannersville, PA, hosted the start of the run and was a Venue Sponsor, as was the Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery. Additional poker run stops were Stacked Deli in Pocono Lake, PA; The Brick Lounge in Blakeslee, PA; and The Lakeside restaurant in Saylorsburg, PA.

A joyful man and woman stand together, both smiling. The man wears a blue shirt, holding a white cane, and the woman wears a black leather vest, holding a helmet. Two motorcycles and several cars are parked in the background. The scene is outdoors, with overcast skies and trees visible.
A group of smiling men wearing biker attire pose outdoors with two women in blue Bikers for Sight event shirts. The atmosphere is cheerful and friendly.
Event program and rack card for the Bikers for Sight event on a blue tablecloth.
A man and woman wearing matching blue t-shirts sit together at a table. Both are smiling, creating a warm and friendly scene.
A man in a leather vest and cap stands beside a woman in sunglasses and denim. They smile under a tent with tables behind them.
The Sights for Hope client-led band, Limitless, performs on a stage with three vocalists, a guitarist, drummer, saxophonist, and violinist. The setting conveys an energetic and lively atmosphere.
A community event in a hall with people seated at round tables covered in blue cloth. The Sights for Hope client-led band, Limitless, performs on stage, creating a lively atmosphere. Attendees wear jackets with vibrant patches.
A man and woman on a motorcycle in a parking lot. Both wear helmets and sunglasses, smiling. Background includes parked cars, trees, and people.
Several motorcycles are parked on grass next to a crowded parking lot filled with cars. A scenic background of trees with autumn foliage is visible.
Two motorcyclists ride on a tree-lined road, with a golden and a black motorcycle. Parked cars and a person in a safety vest are in the background.
A woman in sunglasses stands beside and a man in a bright blue Sights for Hope shirt, who is sitting on a black motorcycle.
A group of bikers wearing leather vests, including "Bikers for Christ" logos, gather around the Bikers for Sight registration table. The mood is engaged and communal.
Smiling woman stands behind a table covered in promotional items, including bottles and keychains. A banner reads "PABikerLawyer.com" promoting legal services for bikers.
A group of motorcyclists start the Bikers for Sight run while other riders prepare to begin. Riders, wearing helmets and gear, create a lively atmosphere.
A group of seven people stand smiling behind a table covered with Bikers for Sight shirts, beside a large event poster. The setting is sunny and outdoors, with motorcycles in the background, conveying a friendly and enthusiastic tone.

Sights for Hope empowers people to overcome the challenges of vision loss and promotes healthy eyesight throughout Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley and Monroe County. Sights for Hope educates people with limited or no vision about adaptive skills, improves their access to essential services, boosts their confidence and emotional well-being, and helps them obtain assistive devices. Sights for Hope also connects pre-kindergarten children to eye care and teaches people how to keep their eyes strong and safe. Founded in 1928, Sights for Hope is a member of the Pennsylvania Association for the Blind (PAB) and the national VisionServe Alliance.

Main Image: A couple on a motorcycle; the man, wearing a bandana and sunglasses, confidently holds the handlebars. The woman, in a helmet and hoodie, smiles warmly. Background shows parked cars and autumn trees under a cloudy sky.