"I am retired and I have time to organize an event like this. I love the people of Willcox and want them to have a better quality of life. I want them to have hope and look forward to something better than drugs and alcohol and no jobs. I want them to help the community," said Donald Rayos, Muddy's Mine Annual Poker Run and Motorcycle Show founder and organizer.

The event, which Rayos says has been reduced in size this year, will occur July 1-3.

"I couldn't bring several entertainers that I planned on having, Branscombe Richmond and Lorenzo Lamas, and another Mickey Jones, from "Tool Time" TV show, because of what happened at the other motorcycle rally," he said. "I had to cancel because I didn't have the money - and I can't count on enough people coming to the event."

Rayos said people have "called and insulted me" because they associated this run with the Cinco de Mayo de Willcox Copper Circle Run.

"They did not produce the door prizes they promised. They did not raffle the motorcycle they promised, and they paid some, but not all, for the entertainer," Rayos said.

"When (the people who called) found out that I had nothing to do with the Cinco de Mayo group, they called back and apologized," he said.

"Without saying anything negative about anybody, Don Rayos is not associated with Cinco de Mayo de Willcox Copper Circle Motorcycle Run," Branscombe Richmond told the Arizona Range News Thursday.

The entertainer was on location in California filming his latest movie, "Taken by Force."

Richmond and his band, the Renegade Posse, performed during the 2003 Cinco de Mayo celebration in Willcox.

Rayos said proceeds from the Muddy's Mine run will go to the same organizations it has in years past, including the Arizona Department of Economic Security Child Protective Services (toys), the Willcox Community Food Pantry and Southeast Arizona Food Bank (food) and Meals on Wheels (monetary donations).

"I am open to suggestions to donate to other groups as long as they benefit the community of Willcox," he said.

To join in the motorcycle run, which is open to any brand of type of motorcycle or scooter, participants must bring a toy and a can of food. A $10 donation per person is welcome if they can afford it, he said.

Rayos said he hopes to have several car clubs included in the weekend-long event, with cars to show, including his own which he spent 18 months refurbishing.

"This event does more than bring in toys, food and donations," he said. "It promotes tourism and sales in Willcox during the hottest and driest part of the year."

Events planned for this year's event include wet T-shirt, tattoo, tight jeans, hairy chest, and best pick-up line contests, and an award for the largest organization participating.

Rayos said that events may be held at Railroad Park or Keiller Park if construction is completed by that time.

Registration is from 9 a.m. to noon both Friday and Saturday.

The Poker Run begins at noon at Muddy's Mine in Dos Cabezas.

The event is open to the public. For more information, call (520) 384-3006