The origination of the Boo Benefit began in October of 1998 in response to the brave and noble efforts of Charles “Boo” Chaler, also a burn survivor. Following a near fatal pipeline explosion in May, 1998, Boo and his wife Patsy donated a gift of $65,000 to the Percy Johnson Foundation and began a benefit to aid severely injured children and their families.

In April, 2002 the Chaler-Rods House was purchased by a grant from the foundation to house out-of-town families of burn patients who cannot afford hotels for extended stays.

In 1998 $6,000 was raised; FY 1999 $10,000; FY 2000 $14,000; FY 2001 $30,000; FY 2002 $35,000; FY 2003 $65,000; FY 2004 $75,000.

The all day event will include a Poker Run, Bike Show, Bike Games, and Live Music.

Thank you Boo, Patsy, friends, and sponsors for helping to make the lives of injured children and their families better.