Community
28 November, 2023
Toy run breaks records
WITH 160 motorcycle riders, more than $1600 dollars raised and hundreds of toys donated, the 2023 Christmas toy run organised by the Cairns and Tablelands Recreational Motorcyclists Group has become the most successful in its nine years of history.
All proceeds and toys will be going to the Salvation Army to support local families doing it tough this Christmas.
Riders started the toy run at Harley Magic on Sheridan Street, before riding to Speewah Tavern; then they rode back down the Kuranda range, meeting at Macalister Brewing in Smithfield to continue with a charity bike show and shine.
Andrew Moss from the Cairns and Tablelands recreational motorcyclists group said that it was the biggest toy run ever.
“Last time I counted we had just over 160 bikes, which is a new record,” he said.
“We also rode by the Regis Aged Care Facility in Redlynch, where the residents were very happy to see us.”
Major Ben Johnson from Salvation Army Cairns thanked the community for their generosity.
So far more than $1600 dollars has been raised with more toys and donations expected over the following weeks.
