Motorcycle run aids children at Christmas
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 9:19 am
Motorcycle run aids children at Christmas
Wednesday, November 29, 2006 - By Sarah Wells - Bay City Tribune - baycitytribune.com
Christmas comes a little early this year in Matagorda County for many underprivileged children, as the Eighth Annual Toys For Kids Motorcycle Run kicks off Sunday, Dec. 3.
The run is sponsored by Road Riders Inc., a non-profit organization of local motorcycle enthusiasts who hosts the yearly event to benefit disadvantaged children.
In each of the last four years, Halbert estimated that the organization raised about $10,000 in toys, clothes and cash to provide a better Christmas to thousands of children.
Children’s names are provided by local charitable organizations such as the United Way and Salvation Army.
Registration at the door will be $15 or a toy or equal or greater value. The first 250 entrants will receive free event T-shirts and pins.
Halbert said Road Riders were expecting a great turnout for the event, with already twice as many pre-registrants than last year.
“Of course it all depends on the weather but we hope to have 250 to 300 riders joining us on Sunday,” said Halbert.
In the event’s inaugural year, about 40 bikes participated in the run.
Kickstands will rise at 11:15 a.m. The riders will make a 26-mile journey through the county with a local police escort.
At noon, participants will meet back at Eagles Hall to enjoy a lunch catered by A&A Barbeque, more than 100 door prizes donated by various sponsors and a trophy presentation for the event’s best bike.
Toys for Kids began eight years ago when a group of individuals felt that Matagorda County had a special need during Christmas with high numbers of economically disadvantaged children.
“We saw that need in this county and we address it every year with this great event,” said Halbert.
“Our organization (Road Riders Inc.) exists solely for that purpose and we work hard to make Christmas special for a lot of kids.”
The 15-member board of directors works all year long on the event, collecting money and sponsors up to Christmas.
“Our board takes one month off — January — then we begin all over again for the next Christmas. It takes that level of planning to make this happen,” said Halbert.
Wednesday, November 29, 2006 - By Sarah Wells - Bay City Tribune - baycitytribune.com
Christmas comes a little early this year in Matagorda County for many underprivileged children, as the Eighth Annual Toys For Kids Motorcycle Run kicks off Sunday, Dec. 3.
The run is sponsored by Road Riders Inc., a non-profit organization of local motorcycle enthusiasts who hosts the yearly event to benefit disadvantaged children.
In each of the last four years, Halbert estimated that the organization raised about $10,000 in toys, clothes and cash to provide a better Christmas to thousands of children.
Children’s names are provided by local charitable organizations such as the United Way and Salvation Army.
Registration at the door will be $15 or a toy or equal or greater value. The first 250 entrants will receive free event T-shirts and pins.
Halbert said Road Riders were expecting a great turnout for the event, with already twice as many pre-registrants than last year.
“Of course it all depends on the weather but we hope to have 250 to 300 riders joining us on Sunday,” said Halbert.
In the event’s inaugural year, about 40 bikes participated in the run.
Kickstands will rise at 11:15 a.m. The riders will make a 26-mile journey through the county with a local police escort.
At noon, participants will meet back at Eagles Hall to enjoy a lunch catered by A&A Barbeque, more than 100 door prizes donated by various sponsors and a trophy presentation for the event’s best bike.
Toys for Kids began eight years ago when a group of individuals felt that Matagorda County had a special need during Christmas with high numbers of economically disadvantaged children.
“We saw that need in this county and we address it every year with this great event,” said Halbert.
“Our organization (Road Riders Inc.) exists solely for that purpose and we work hard to make Christmas special for a lot of kids.”
The 15-member board of directors works all year long on the event, collecting money and sponsors up to Christmas.
“Our board takes one month off — January — then we begin all over again for the next Christmas. It takes that level of planning to make this happen,” said Halbert.