People were busy at the pavilion of the Skeet Club and Sporting Association, Slatington.

Some were cooking while others set up prizes for the Chinese auction. Band equipment was ready to go.

Motorcycles and classic cars participating in the 2019 Crusade 4 Hope on Sept. 21 were not expected for another hour but Kathy and Danny Fetherolf, of Germansville, had started a pig cooking the night before and were busy cutting up the meat for sandwiches.

Shirts bore the logo Crusade for Hope. The “Hope” this year is that the money the club earns and donates to Porter Lilley, 15, will help him in his fight with cancer.

The was the 13th year the event and the fourth year it was held at the Skeet Club.

For the first few years it was held at the Kempton Community Center. Joe Madar, organizer, thanked the club for donating the use of the facility.

There were 150 items in the Chinese auction and a separate table featuring large prizes for a raffle. These included a beautiful glass dish with a certificate of authenticity.

A duck pond and bounce house were available for kids.

Approximately 65 motorcycles and seven classic vehicles come roaring onto the grounds. Their riders and car drivers were ready for all the food that was being prepared.

The ride started at the Lynnville Hotel with registration. Lilley rode in a Lifted Toyota Custom Pickup.

Madar said it was a nice ride. Everyone volunteered.

“I get emotional,” Madar said. “These are the best friends and family. I couldn’t do it without them,” he said.

Helping with traffic control along the roads were the Lynnport, East Penn and Slatington fire police.