Crime Victims Council of Lehigh Valley Inc. will hold its Rally Through the Valley benefit motorcycle poker run and pig roast 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 18.

This 17th annual event helps local victims of crime.

The 60-mile route will start with registration and check-in at Nazareth Borough Park, North Broad Street, Nazareth, and will end at Emmaus Community Park, 1401 Shimersville Road, Emmaus. Following the run, riders will be treated to an all-you-can-eat pig roast and live music 1-3 p.m. by Jake Kaligis & The New Constitution.

Additionally, numerous door prizes and raffle baskets, donated by local merchants and businesses, will be awarded. Two top prizes of VISA gift cards, in the amounts of $250 and $100, will be presented to the top two riders raising the most pledges over $200. Cash prizes also will be awarded to the best poker hands.

To register, log on to cvclv.org/rally. There is a registration fee. Anyone registering by Sept. 9 will receive a free Rally Through the Valley T-shirt and commemorative ride pin. Day-of registration also is available.

Vendors are welcome to participate and should contact Crime Victims Council at 610-437-6610 for details. Also, businesses interested in donating prizes can contact Sara at 610-437-6610, ext. 326. All funds collected at this event will benefit crime victims in Lehigh and Northampton counties who receive services from Crime Victims Council at no cost.

CVC is a private, nonprofit organization that has been dedicated to providing comprehensive services to all victims of crime and to reducing the risk of victimization for the Lehigh Valley community for the past 40 years. For information, call 610-437-6610 or go to cvclv.org.