LACONIA — The Laconia Rotary Club proudly announces the winner of its 34th Annual Motorcycle Raffle, one of the organization's signature fundraising events held in partnership with Laconia Motorcycle Week. This year's grand prize — a brand-new 2026 Harley-Davidson FLTRX Road Glide — was awarded to Susan Sargent, a Lakes Region resident and longtime motorcycle enthusiast.
In an exciting moment on the final day of the 104th Anniversary of Laconia Motorcycle Week, Sargent was standing among the crowd on Lakeside Avenue in Weirs Beach when the winning ticket was drawn. As ticket No. 99 was announced, she realized she had won the coveted motorcycle.
"It's hard to imagine a more exciting way to end Motorcycle Week," Sargent said. "I've been riding for years, and winning this beautiful Road Glide is truly a dream come true. I'm incredibly grateful to the Laconia Rotary Club and everyone who supports this raffle."
Founded on the principle of "Service Above Self," the Laconia Rotary Club is comprised of members who live and work throughout the region and are committed to improving the quality of life for others through community service, charitable giving, and volunteerism.
"This raffle is much more than giving away a motorcycle," Jason Pochily, who served as the 2026 president of the Laconia Rotary Club, said. "It represents the generosity of our supporters and every ticket purchased helps us continue our mission of serving our community and making a positive impact throughout the Lakes Region."
The Laconia Rotary Club extends its sincere appreciation to everyone who purchased raffle tickets, volunteered, and supported this year's fundraiser. Their continued generosity over the years has allowed Laconia Rotary to contribute over $400,000 to the Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation as well as donations supporting many youth initiatives, and countless community service projects that make a lasting difference.
For more information, visit laconiarotary.org.
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