Fundraising Events
Impacting the Kingdom through Deer Run
Join Us for One of Our Annual Events
Opportunities to Impact Kingdom Growth through Deer Run
Your support helps ensure continued expansion of our mission to provide excellent camps and retreats that inspire a transformational relationship with Jesus Christ and strengthen relationships with family and friends.
Bid to Win a Custom-Built Minibike
100% of the funds raised go directly to our MISSION 42:1 Camper Scholarship Fund
Bidding is NOW OPEN on an incredible AMERICA250 Custom-Built, Street-Legal Minibike!
100% of the funds raised go directly to MISSION 42:1 Camper Scholarships, helping kids from a family in need experience a week of camp that can make a lasting impact.
Whether you’re a minibike enthusiast, a fan of American-themed custom builds, or a collector looking for something unique, this customized Baja Warrior offers a combination of performance modifications, distinctive styling, and patriotic character. The bike features a custom springer seat and front suspension for a distinctive, old-school minibike look.
BID NOW for a chance to win — and make a difference in a child’s life. View more bike specs and details in the bid link. Bidding closes Wednesday, November 18 at Noon. Find the BID link HERE.
Riders Rally
Saturday, October 31, 2026
9 a.m. at Deer Run Camps & Retreats
Help Kick-Start Camp Scholarships for Kids in Need
Pancake Breakfast & Guided Motorcycle Rides
Ride for a Purpose at our Annual Riders Rally on October 31
Join us for motorcycles, Middle Tennessee backroads, FREE pancakes and fellowship — all while helping provide camp scholarships for children and families in need.
Our Riders Rally raises funds for Deer Run’s MISSION 42:1 Scholarship Fund, providing financial assistance to children and families who otherwise might not be able to experience Summer Camp at Deer Run. Give a child the opportunity to spend a week making friends, trying new adventures, growing in faith and simply being a kid. One week can make a difference that lasts a lifetime!
Complete Your Waiver NOW & Save Time at Check-In!
Complete our driver and rider waiver below before you arrive and save time at check-in. You’ll have more time for fun and fellowship with fellow riders and rally goers!
Event Schedule
9:00 a.m. Check-in Begins at Brookside Barn
9:30 a.m. FREE Pancake Breakfast & Program
10:30 a.m. Kickstands Up for Guided Rides
1:00 p.m. (approx.) Rides conclude at Deer Run. Gather for Lunch (cost $12/pay before ride begins), Poker Run prize, Games and for Fellowship to share stories about your ride!
Participate in the Poker Run for a Grand Prize! $20 for 5 cards; trade in up to 3 cards for $10 each.
Choose Your Ride
- Street Legal Dual Sport Bikes: Backroads, dirt, and water crossings guided by David Branson (DBR) & Dan Benjamin (MotoMission)
- Adventure Touring Bikes: Rural paved 2-lane backroads guided by David Gibson (Deer Run Founder & CEO)
- Cruisers or Touring Bikes: Smooth scenic paved roads through beautiful Middle TN countryside guided by Eric “Harley” Schiedt (Deer Run Maintenance Director)
Don’t Ride? Please Come — You Can Still Make an Impact!
- Join us for FREE pancakes to learn how you can change lives by funding camp scholarships.
- See and experience Deer Run in the Fall — it’s beautiful! Enjoy lots of fun games, fellowship and lunch at Brookside Barn — a true camp experience.
- Participate in the Poker Run for a chance to win prizes.
- Spread the word to your friends who love to ride for a great cause.
- Donate regularly to the scholarship fund — $45 monthly or $540 annually provides a camper scholarship. Your donation is 100 percent tax-deductible.
Your tax-deductible donation to the MISSION 42:1 Scholarship Fund can help send a child to camp and create memories — and moments of faith — that can last a lifetime. Questions? Contact Jenny Dyer at JennyD@DeerRun.camp.
Event Sponsors
Poker Run Prizes
Purchase 5 Poker Run cards for $20; trade in up to 3 cards for $10 each.
Grand Prize $500 value
MotoMission TN Twister
Guided by YouTube Adventure Rider Brock Gill
April 15-18, 2027 | Hohenwald, TN
Plus, $150 Gift Card from America’s Motor Sports and $100 Gift Certificate from Sloan’s Motorcycle & ATV (donated by Deer Run Staffer Sheila Brown)
Runner-Up Prize $125 value
Cold Start hosted by MotoMission & Bikes & Beards Sean Kerr
Guided by YouTube Adventure Rider Brock Gill
January 1, 2027 | Columbia, TN
Includes T-shirt
Plus, $100 Gift Card from America’s Motor Sports
Deer Run's Vision Dinner
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
5:30 p.m. The Fortress at Deer Run
An Evening of Purpose, Passion & Possibility
God is moving in powerful ways at Deer Run. Our annual Vision Dinner is a time to celebrate how God is at work through the ministry of Deer Run and to be inspired as our founders share their vision for growth and expansion.
This year, we’ll be sharing our vision to expand Family Camp programming and create a place where generations can worship together, rest together, play together, and grow together in faith. We believe there is deep healing when families step away from everyday distractions and encounter Christ together in authentic Christian community.
You’ll enjoy …
- Inspiring stories from campers, families, and team members whose lives have been transformed
- Delicious appetizers and dinner prepared by our Deer Run chef and staff
- Beautiful music to inspire and encourage you
Help us pack the house to celebrate God’s provision and faithfulness! And discover how you can partner with us to make an eternal difference in the lives of kids and families in Middle Tennessee and beyond. Together we can make an even greater impact on the next generation for Christ.
- Vision Dinner Table Sponsors: $1,000 / Table of 8
Includes Name Recognition on the stage screen and from the stage - Individual Vision Dinner Seats: $125 each / $250 per couple
If you are interested in being a sponsor, contact Development Director Jenny Dyer at JennyD@DeerRun.camp or (615) 426-1196.
Golden, a former NFL wide receiver and Middle Tennessee native, and his wife Elise are faithful Deer Run supporters.
Their family has experienced the ministry firsthand, with their children attending Summer Camp and Elise and their daughter enjoying Mother-Daughter Getaway Weekend.
They are excited to share why they believe Deer Run’s Family Camp will become a place where families are equipped and encouraged to grow in their faith and build up the next generation for Christ.
Nikki-Dee Ray is a meteorologist on News Channel 5 This Morning and News Channel 5 at 9am. A Tennessee Valley native, she earned her B.S. in Atmospheric Sciences from Auburn University and Mississippi State University and has built a career serving communities in Texas, Virginia, and Middle Tennessee.
Nikki-Dee is passionate about using her platform to educate, encourage, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. She and her husband, David, are children’s book authors and parents of three. Above all, Nikki-Dee is a Christian, wife, and mom who seeks to highlight the good, serve her community, and use her platform to further the Kingdom of God.
Eric Scheidt is Deer Run Camps & Retreats’ Maintenance Director and has been riding motorcycles for several years with the Christian Motorcyclists Association “Knights for Christ” out of Maury County, TN. He is an avid rider and loves to view God’s creation as he rolls by.
DONATIONS TO CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS
Would you consider sponsoring a Camper for $540 or $45 per month — the average sponsorship for a week of day or overnight camp?
We ask you to consider your most generous donation to the Deer Run MISSION 42:1 Camp Scholarship Fund which provides a week-long summer camp or parent-child weekend for campers and families who otherwise would not be able to attend because of financial needs or who need emotional support due to the death of a parent, job loss, being a foster child, or being raised by a grandparent or other family member.
Children experience an exciting and meaningful time outside in the beauty and stillness of God’s creation learning how much Jesus loves them. They are free from the cultural and technological distractions of their day-to-day lives to focus on what’s important, and develop the tools needed to succeed in school and impact their community.
Your donation is 100 percent tax deductible and goes directly to the Camper Scholarship Fund. No donation is too small, but we ask you to consider a minimum donation of $45.
If you have questions or would like to become a sponsor, contact Development Director Jenny Dyer at JennyD@DeerRun.camp or (615) 426-1196.
Can’t attend one of our fundraising events, but still want help us reach our God-sized goals?
Please consider giving a tax-deductible donation. You can donate to Deer Run at any time.
Deer Run is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nondenominational Christian ministry.
Learn more about Deer Run’s development and expansion plans.
Camp Experiences
"From the photos, it looks like [our son] is having a blast. He is getting baptized today during the ending ceremony of Session 4. I can't even begin to express the gratitude to y'all for leading him to this amazing life decision."
"Everything was excellent and well executed. This was our first time and the camp is so beautiful and y'all are so well organized."
"This camp has done wonders for [our foster daughter] mentally. She is smiling in every picture and having fun instead of carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders. I appreciate you all so much. Just know your staff are changing this little girl's life."
Upcoming Events
Brock Gill is on a high-octane mission. After spending about 300 days a year dazzling audiences with magic and stunt shows around the globe, he traded in his stage for the seat of an adventure bike. With 26 years of touring under his belt, he was more than ready for the next chapter: leaving the asphalt behind to conquer the dirt and gravel roads of America.
In 2022, he took off from the Atlantic’s sandy shores, tackling the Transamerica Trail on his motorcycle. The 6,500 miles of rugged terrain unveiled parts of America he’d never seen before.
Since then, Brock has carved his path across the Continental Divide, from Mexico to Canada, and explored multiple countries in his quest for adventure and camaraderie with fellow riders.
His adventures have all been documented on his YouTube channel, MotoMission, where Brock’s witty, laid-back demeanor shines as he shares stories of truth, beauty, and goodness. Brock’s mission is to build the adventure motorcycle community and forge deeper connections with others.
David Gibson is the Founder & CEO of Deer Run Camps & Retreats. He has been an avid motorcyclist for 60 years, riding in all the lower 48 states, plus Canada and Alaska. He has guided adventure motorcycle tours on the Backcountry Discovery Routes in CO, NM, UT, WY, and ID. He is a native of middle Tennessee and loves riding the backroads around his home.
Deer Run is a 501(c)3 nonprofit Christian ministry, located on 150 wooded acres in Thompson’s Station, TN. Approximately 3,800 children and youth attend day and overnight summer, winter, and spring break camps annually at Deer Run. Throughout the year, Deer Run programs parent-child events and marriage retreats and hosts more 300 retreat groups each year.
Eric Scheidt is Deer Run Camps & Retreats’ Maintenance Director and has been riding motorcycles for several years with the Christian Motorcyclists Association “Knights for Christ” out of Maury County, TN. He is an avid rider and loves to view God’s creation as he rolls by.
