DALE McCARTNEY | How to help

Two fund-raising events are scheduled to help the family of Dale McCartney, 33, who is battling a life-threatening brain tumor.

Saturday

65-mile benefit Poker Run starting and ending at Big Mike’s, 2357 North Park Ave. in Warren. The first bike will leave at noon, and the last bike must be in by 6 p.m. The event will occur, rain or shine, and all vehicles are welcome to participate in the run.

The cost is $15 for couples and $10 for solo, with a dinner included in the cost of the run. For those who do not participate in the run but attend the dinner only, the cost is $5. There will be a payout for the best hand, a 50/50 drawing, dinner, auction and live music.

SEPT. 19

Benefit golf outing at Walnut Run Golf Course on state Route 5 in Cortland. Four-man scramble; cost is $65 per person or $260 per team. Games and prizes. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served, all beverages included. Range balls will be provided.

If you choose not to golf, cost is $20 to eat and participate in a raffle. There will be an 8 a.m. shotgun start with a 7:15 a.m. check-in. Money for dinners must be paid by today. For more information, (330) 240-7209.