General News
25 November, 2024
10th toy run raises $4000
THE 10th annual Cairns Christmas Toy Run involved more than 150 motorcycles and raised more than $4000 for charity.
Now in its 10th year, the popular event has been a staple on the Cairn’s motorcycle calendar with very little signs of slowing down.
As with most previous years, a fun theme – 'disco' – was provided with riders encouraged to dress up for the event.
Event organiser Steve ‘Trumpy’ Bailey was overwhelmed with the support from local businesses, clubs and individuals.
“We are always blown away by the generosity of the Cairns' motorcycling community, as well as the local businesses,” he said.
“As with years gone by this event also encouraged participants to donate a toy for the Salvation Army Toy drive which collected gifts for disadvantaged kids.
“To add to this, funds raised from the day’s raffled prizes went in support of the Women’s Centre FNQ.”
Mr Bailey said by 10.30am, the convoy left Harley’s Magic and hit the highway enroute to Regis Aged Care for a slow procession around the grounds to share some Christmas cheer.
“The final stop of the day’s fundraiser saw the motorcyclists descending on the Mountainview Hotel (Gordonvale), who, despite the numbers, managed to ensure no-one was hungry or thirsty,” he said
A large amount of generous prizes were handed out to a combination of raffle winners and those that had donned some of the fashionable disco outfits. The event managed to raise well over $4000 for the Women’s Centre FNQ.
