Mark your calendars to November 19th to join the East Texas Bikers in their first Toy Run fundraising event.
East Texas Bikers is a group that started on Facebook by founders Jacque and Michael Williams. They are a benefit driven group of bikers that want to help others in their community by doing benefit rides/fundraisers, to raise money for those in need. From their base in Ben Wheeler, Texas Jacque and Michael have been able to grow our little group to 4700 plus members strong. East Texas Bikers has raised approximately $60,000 over the last 3 years for the folks in need.
It is hoped that this year’s Toy Run will become an annual event. This ride will raise money and toys for some of the disadvantaged children in the East Texas area. The November 19th Toy Run will benefit The Weaver Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities. They are raising money to go to Morgan’s Wonderland in San Antonio this summer. Their trip will be totally funded by donations. The camp website is http://www.morganswonderland.com/. The East Texas Bikers also be collecting toys for the residents recovering at Grace House in Tool, Texas. These toys are to be given to their children this Christmas. The shelter’s Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/GraceHouseOfCedarCreekLake/. Any excess toys we collect will be given to East Texas Crisis Center and other organizations needing toys for under privileged children in our community.
Grace House is also in need of many basic items for the women in residence. Items include toilet paper, bleach, detergent, DW detergent, Lysol, cleaning supplies, milk, bread, cheese, butter, meats, lunch meats, juice, cereal, breakfasts meats, pancake mix, oatmeal, tuna, veggies, fruit, coffee and coffee filters.
Registration for the Toy Run will start at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 19th at Ramsey’s Roadhouse in Wills Point, Texas. Cost is $10 and a new, unwrapped toy.
The Toy Run will take a scenic ride through East Texas to Moore’s Store in Ben Wheeler, arriving at approximately 1:30 p.m.
Food and drink will be available for purchase at Ramsey’s starting at 11:00 a.m. and Moore’s Store at 1:30 p.m. Santa Toy Drop-off Boxes will be available at both venues for those who would like to make a donation but are unable to join us for the ride.
Participants are encouraged to decorate their bikes. Prize for most festive decorated bike will be awarded.
Santa will be present for photo ops, and DJ Matt with Bright Entertainment will provide music.
A Christmas decorated truck and enclosed trailer will lead the ride and Santa will follow on his bike along with his biker reindeer!
Toys will go to the children of residents at Grace House in Tool, TX. The monetary donations received will go to Weaver Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities to fund their trip to Morgan’s Wonderland. Any excess toys will go to East Texas Crisis Center and other area organizations needing toys for under privileged children in our community
