KamFest
The first annual KamFest: Rally for the Cure was this past weekend, and despite the inexorably small turnout, it was a success. The idea was to get as many cars and motorcycles as possible, drive to the Wispering Springs / Clinton Indian Band (WSCIB) reserve and have a camp out with live bands and other things. Unfortunately, only a half-dozen bikes and a couple of cars showed up, but it still went ahead.
I was involved in this because the organizer is one of my in laws, and considering he did the entire thing in eight weeks, it was quite the feat. A lot was done, a lot of effort was put into it and something came out of it: knowledge. Lots of knowledge on what to do next year to get closer to the advertised 1000 cars and bikes that were desired for the rally.
The main success was that while most of the attendees were all family and friends, it was still a good weekend, a good drive and a great party that night. The three bands, Bombshella, Interceptors and Rhythm Street kicked ass, the grounds were great and the valley it was localed in is beautiful. I wish I had brought a camera to take some pictures. The biggest bonus was that the bands, the grounds and the visitors all showed up and gave their time and efforts in support of cancer research. The registration fee went entirely to the cancer foundations, the grounds and music was donated, and it all came together well. Plus, there’s nothing like following my quasi-biker in laws up the Coaquihalla in our family sedan. Got some strange looks when yelling at them at the occasional stoplight too.
Next year we are all hoping for bigger, better and badder. I will probably post a lot more about it to raise more awareness, and hopefully help drive for a bigger turnout. Plus, it’s all for cancer research, so I’m glad to donate my time.