From the PDF received from the ISC through Pat and Jimbo:
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To all STAR members, families, and friends this is one ride you won’t want to miss, especially the end point at Alan and Ginger’s home for lip smacking best Barbeque in Arizona.
The donations gathered on this ride goes to the Star Family Foundation to benefit members who need financial aid when a catastrophic life changing event has happened and they need to reach out for help.
So STAR members and friends of STAR can participate all over the country, different facets of the ride have been created. Select and download the registration form that fits your ride.
Pony Express ride is for members to be able to create their own rides in their area and end point because they will not make it to the Arizona end point.
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Pony Express rider(s) who establish their own start point and group and design their own route to the end point in Arizona.