Wednesday, September 20, 2006

Making Christmas Brighter for those Less Fortunate

On Sunday, October 1st, thousands of motorcyclists will ride in the 28th Annual Motorcycle Toy Run to raise much needed toys and funds for the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau.


This is an event that I am really proud to help organize because it helps so many children and families in BC. The Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau, who have been serving the less fortunate for 76 years, distribute the toys collected to several other Christmas Bureaus throughout the Lower Mainland to ensure that many underprivilidged families in BC will have a happier Christmas.


The ride leaves Coquitlam Centre at 10:00am and proceeds full parade style along Barnet Hwy to Barnet Hwy North to Hastings where it ends at the PNE grounds. This is a fun one for families to set up at the side of the road and watch as the parade of thousands of bikes with toys strapped on them goes by.




DON'T RIDE OR CAN'T MAKE IT TO THE TOY RUN?
You can still help out by sending your toy or monetary donation to the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau at 1370 Napier, Vancouver, BC, V6T 4B4 or contact Chris Bayliss at (604) 253-7191. The Christmas Bureau kindly requests no stuffed toys. There is always a great demand for sport and educational toys and gifts for teenagers.

TOY RUN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
If you are able to donate a couple of hours of your time to help out at this wonderful fundraiser it would be much appreciated. There are various jobs available including selling raffle tickets, working barricades,etc. Please contact Chris Bayliss at the Christmas Bureau (604) 253-7191



VENDOR SPACE AVAILABLE
With somewhere around 10,000 people in attendance, this is a great venue to display your product and support a great cause! For info please call (604) 580-0111

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