BINKS MEMORIAL FUN RUN

LAKE NORMAN, NC
JUNE 5-6, 2026

oUR STORY

Binks Addiction Awareness was created in memory of Travis Binkley, known to his friends and family as “Binks,” who lost his life to a fentanyl overdose at just 23 years old. Travis was witty, charming, and deeply compassionate, with a rare ability to light up every room he entered. His passing left a profound impact on his family and loved ones, revealing how deeply addiction affects not only individuals, but everyone around them. Out of that loss came a desire to turn grief into action and remembrance into meaningful change. Binks Addiction Awareness was founded to honor Travis’s life and carry forward his legacy of compassion, connection, and care for others. 

oUR purpose

Binks Addiction Awareness supports individuals and families affected by addiction through awareness, education, and community-driven support. By raising funds for critical resources, prevention efforts, and recovery services, we work to ensure that those facing addiction are met with compassion, guidance, and hope. Through outreach, advocacy, and partnerships with local organizations, Binks Addiction Awareness is committed to reducing stigma and helping individuals find a path toward healing and recovery.

oUR IMPACT

Proceeds directly support Restoration Road Ministry, Inc. to fund sober living, recovery support, transportation, and mentoring services in Iredell and surrounding counties. This partnership helped establish Travis’ House, a transformational sober living home for men, with future plans to expand services to women and families, creating lasting pathways to stability and recovery. 

 

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LAKE NORMAN, NC
JUNE 5-6, 2026

OUR event

The Binks Memorial Fun Run is an annual powerboating poker run held on Lake Norman, created to raise funds and awareness in the fight against addiction. The event draws powerboat enthusiasts from across the country for a weekend of community, purpose, and fun on the water. Registration is limited each year, so early registration is strongly encouraged to secure a spot.

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Join us in making a difference. Whether as a sponsor, supporter, or participant, there are many ways to get involved and support addiction awareness and recovery.

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