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.
Riders Rally
Saturday, October 10, 2026
9 a.m. at Deer Run Camps & Retreats
Help Kick-Start Camp Scholarships for Kids in Need
Pancake Breakfast & Guided Motorcycle Rides
Gather with other motorcycle enthusiasts for an exciting fun-filled day!
Event Schedule
9:00 a.m. Check-in Begins
9:30 a.m. Pancake Breakfast & Program
10:30 a.m. Kickstands Up for Guided Rides (end approx 1:00 p.m.)
- Backroads, Dirt, Water Crossings for Adventure Bikes
- Rural Paved 2-Lane Backroads for Touring Bikes
- Paved Scenic Roads for Cruisers
Questions: Contact Jenny Dyer at JennyD@DeerRun.camp. If you are unable to attend the event, you can help scholarship a child in need by donating to our MISSION 42:1 scholarship fund.
Event Sponsors
Deer Run's Vision Dinner
2026 Date Coming Soon!
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
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.
Registration coming soon!
- Vision Dinner Table Sponsors: $1,000 / Table of 8
Includes Name Recognition on the stage screen and from the stage - Individual Vision Dinner Seats: $75 each / $150 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.
