Riders couldn’t have asked for better weather for the Border Town HOGs’ 14th annual toy run.
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The run departed from Denham Chrysler on Saturday, Sept. 13, and raised money for Big Brothers Big Sisters, KidSport Lloydminster, the Lloydminster Community Youth Centre and Lloydminster Sexual Assault Services.
In addition to the ride’s four partner charities, funds also supported the
public and Catholic school divisions’ lunch programs, the Ronald McDonald House in Edmonton and Saskatoon, the GOAT’s Christmas Wish and the Olive Tree.
Event co-chair Murray Getty, who’s been riding since Day 1, said the event is near and dear to the hearts of club members.
“It all stays local to the community. We really want to be able to help the community and help people that are maybe not as fortunate as we are,” said Getty.
“Riding motorcycles is a luxury, we know that, so it’s good to be able to give something back to the community.”
The group left Denham’s parking lot and did a loop around the Border City before travelling to Irma for beef on a bun, provided by the local 4-H club.
They then ripped back to Lloyd for a dinner and dance at the
WLS Convention Centre to continue the fundraising.
Saturday’s banquet featured a live auction and entertainment by Playing With Fire.
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