The Bordertown HOGS raised $95,286.02 with this year’s toy run, eclipsing their previous record by over $20,000.
The main route, nearly 230 kilometres, ran through Alcurve, Marwayne, Dewberry and Islay before returning to Lloydminster.
The ride’s goal is to bring smiles to the kids’ faces through charity, said co-organizer Murray Getty. Their main four charities are, Big Brothers Big Sisters, KidSport Lloydminster, the Lloydminster Community Youth Centre and Lloydminster Sexual Assault Services.
Mayor Gerald Aalbers attended the opening ceremonies. He says the run shows how a community comes together for a good cause.
“It speaks to the community because we have people from Fort Mac, Edmonton, and all over who are going to be here today because they want to support this great cause,” said Aalbers.
He noted our community is the type that gives. He remembers businesses taking trailers to Fort Mac after the disaster, loaded with anything people wanted to donate.
“The community spirit, this community is just a community that gives and gives,” said Aalbers.
Over 120 bikes left the parking lot of Denham Chrysler, something general manager Steve Moll enjoys supporting.
“I love seeing all the people here, and it’s a great cause,” said Moll. “It’s for the kids, it’s all about helping our little kids in town.”
The group has raised over $800,000 throughout its ride history. To sponsor or donate to next year’s run on Sept 13. you can contact Bordertown HOGS on social media.
Locally owned and community driven, the Lloydminster Meridian Source is the online news source in the Border City. Whether it’s breaking news, features or sports, if you have questions about what’s going on around town, then Source it with us.
Since online platforms no longer support the sharing of news, we encourage you to bookmark meridiansource.ca. So, whether you’re having a coffee or enjoying a meal, check in any time for the most up-to-date news in Lloydminster.
