The Bradenton 1511 Elks Riders chapter held three fundraising events to support its annual brain-injured child (BIC) project. This year’s recipient was Atticus Jimenez, a 3-year-old diagnosed with gastroschisis (excess brain fluid) and CNS sarcoma, a bone and soft tissue tumor. A lottery board raffle Oct. 30 raised $2,200. A combined poker run/meat bingo/silent auction Nov. 18 raised $3,000. On Nov. 21, a gift card raffle added $2,500. With a $1,000 donation from the Nov. 12 lodge golf tournament, the total given to the family was $8,700.

Pictured from the top left are Rod and Becky Rodenberry, lodge members; Tonio, father; Zaxton, brother; Lindsay, mother; and Atticus.