First Annual Nanaimo Toy Run A Huge Success
It’s hard to believe that one and a half years of planning for the First Annual Nanaimo Toy Run have come and gone. The support for the Toy Run by local businesses was unbelievable, and we received donations from as far away as Calgary, Alberta. Our team of Directors worked hard together and did a fantastic job of fund raising and planning. Most of all, the support of the motor cycle riders and the public attendance is what made the First Annual Nanaimo Toy Run a huge success with over 300 motor cycles registered and at the peak of the day, an estimated 2500 people in attendance to enjoy the festivities.
The event raised more than $ 4,500.00 worth of toys, and also a large sum of cash donations to help the children and families in need in the Nanaimo area.
We would like to a big “hats off” for the support of the Nanaimo R.C.M.P. for their large roll in helping us by leading the ride, stopping traffic, and also for assisting us in our security plan.
There will be exciting changes to next years Nanaimo Toy Run. This is your event to enjoy. If you have any ideas for improvement, please leave us a note in the “suggestion box”, or send us an email.
As the President of the Nanaimo Toy Run Society, I could not be more proud of all the people that helped to make this event happen, and I can’t wait for next year’s Nanaimo Toy Run.
There is a collection of photos taken at the 2011 Toy Run, and also a “Contributor Gallery”, and visitors are welcome to add and share their own photos. See the photo uploader near the bottom of the page.
“Putting Smiles On Children’s Faces – That’s How We Roll”
Thank You
Rod Rushton
President
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Congratulations to all of the members of the Nanaimo Toy Run Society for putting on a great event. You all pulled together and made the First Annual Toy Run a huge success!