Nippon Poker Run Donations Counter
Donated & Counting
When tragedy touches a community, the response says everything about the people who call that place home.
The Uncaged Cycles, Castle Rock Axe House, and Scythe Brewing fundraiser for the Nippon 11 Families was more than an event. It was a powerful reminder that when people are hurting, this community does not stand still. It shows up. It gives. It gathers. It supports. It becomes Longview Strong.
From financial gifts and matching funds to raffle baskets, silent auction items, food donations, gift cards, handcrafted pieces, apparel, services, and event support, the generosity shown by local businesses, organizations, families, artists, and individuals was overwhelming.
While donations are still rolling in, we want to take a moment to thank the incredible sponsors, donors, and volunteers who helped make this fundraiser possible.
Thank You to Our Sponsors and Donors
A heartfelt thank you to Meredith Long Law for the generous $5,000 donation and event matching funds, and to Diamond Showcase for donating a diamond pendant necklace.
Thank you to Matthew Crooks for contributing multiple raffle and silent auction items, including a leather jacket, and to P.R. Worth for stepping up with a large product delivery donation.
We are grateful to Hard Rock Table Tops for the silent auction table top, Triton Lawn & Garden for the rock delivery donation, 4Telney Construction and Trucking, LLC for the standard rock delivery donation, and BCX Excavation & Quarry for the financial contribution to Scythe.
Thank you to Drew’s Grocery for the Chevron gas cards, All-Phase Construction for multiple raffle items and a motorcycle seat silent auction item, Tom Kell for the logger boot wood carving creations, and Fox Creek Metal Work for the metal work donation.
We also want to recognize SPC Apparel for the Longview Strong hats, Hometown Pizza in Rainier for the gift cards, Rainier Smoke Shop for the travel-size humidor, cigar kit, and ashtray, and the donors behind the mystery basket and additional donated items.
Thank you to Cornerstone Cafe in Rainier for the cooler, snow cone machine, summer fun basket, and gift card; Steven Petersen, Rainier Attorney at Law, for the financial donation; the unknown donor who also contributed financially toward the event; and Crawfords Berries & Cream for their donation.
A special thank you to KLOG and John Paul for the Clay Walker concert tickets, Ladies Uncaged for the purse, martini glass, shaker, and gin donation, Holter Drywall for the raffle item, Uncaged Cycles for their donation and support, and Longview Grocery Outlet for the gift card donation.
We are also grateful to Hill Climb Coffee, Lynn’s Catering & More, Superior Tire, AshEco Solutions, LLC, Scythe & Rivers Bend Coffee Roasters, Scythe & Socially Obsessed, Debbie & Kirk, Fabio Aloe, Jenn Jolly, Loretta Urling & Friends, Heritage Bank, and Cowlitz Gutters for their baskets, gift cards, food and drink items, themed donations, and community support.
Thank you to Roof Dr, Glamour Mutts Ranch, First Choice Homes, Rainier TruValue, CMA, Cowlitz County ABATE, Rainier Liquor Store, Ol’ Pastime Tavern in Rainier, Amy Nez Begay, Jim & Barbie Harris, Hart Radiator, and Edward Jones — Brudi Wealth Management Group / Fox Creek Metal Work for helping fill this event with raffle baskets, specialty items, cleaning supplies, gift cards, planters, and unique local donations.
We also want to thank Randy Hall, Woods Logging, Jeanne Ryan, Ian & Laura Coyle, Bob’s Paint Land, CJ Young Creations, Shameless Art Studio, Bert Lewis / Snap-On Tools, Black Tail Taxidermy, Loretta Urling, Rene Westbrook Photography, and Doug Engebo for their generosity, creativity, and support through baskets, raffle items, art, photography, custom pieces, tools, apparel, collectibles, and handcrafted donations.
Thank you to Todd Belden — Wood Artist, Meghan Arntson, Stan the Man, Ridgefield Costco, Aubrey’s Angels, and Socially Obsessed / Erin Renfro / Jenn for the handcrafted items, artwork, fishing gear, shirts, travel mugs, and additional support that helped make this fundraiser stronger.
Every donation, large or small, helped create something meaningful.
More Than Donations
What made this fundraiser special was not just the number of items donated or the dollars raised. It was the spirit behind every contribution.
Local businesses gave from their shelves, their services, their time, and their hearts. Artists and makers contributed pieces of their work. Families and individuals donated personal items, handmade gifts, and baskets. Community partners stepped in to help organize, promote, host, and support the event.
Together, these contributions became more than raffle prizes or auction items. They became a visible sign of love and solidarity for the Nippon 11 Families.
Longview Strong
The phrase “Longview Strong” means something because of moments like this.
It means showing up when it matters.
It means standing beside families in grief.
It means giving what we can, however we can.
It means reminding one another that no one has to carry the weight alone.
To every sponsor, donor, volunteer, business, organization, and community member who helped make this fundraiser possible: thank you.
Your generosity helped create a powerful reminder of what this community is capable of when we stand together.
