Simon Mumford
24 October 2024, 9:00 PM
The annual North Coast Road Riders Christmas Toy Run is asking the community to put the date in your calendar to get as many people involved as possible, and is asking for any motorcycle owners to be part of the annual ride from Ballina to Lismore.
The 2024 Toy Run will be held on Sunday, December 1st. Riders will leave the Ballina Maritime Museum at 9:15am and arrive at Browns car park in Lismore between 10am and 10:15am with a detour through Alstonville.
Approximately 55 to 80 motorcycle riders will hit the streets of Ballina, the Bruxner Highway, Alstonville and the Lismore CBD decked out in Christmas decorations and carrying toys Our Kids.
"We are trying to encourage loads of attendance this year from the community, especially at the end stop at Lismore, said member and organiser Jillian Challinor.
"Times are tough, and our greatest desire is to spread a little joy."
"Riders are encouraged to check out each other's decorated rides and have a laugh. Gold coin donations go to a local children's charity of choice, which will be decided by Knights SMC (Social Motorcycle Club). If you know of a worthy CHILDREN'S charity deserving of funds, please contact Jace Rea from Knights SMC on 0432 601 638 to nominate a charity.
"All toys donated to 'Our Kids' for children in local hospitals, and will be delivered to Rebekka Battista at the Lismore stop.
"Please- if you bring along some treats to share with children along the way- remember to pull over to the kids, as we don't want kids running onto the road.
"Have fun, make lots of noise, and be proud knowing you are adding something to a community Christmas! "
Summerland Sunrise Rotary Club will be holding a sausage sizzle at Browns car park Lismore from 10:45am. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the sizzle and check out the bikes. There will also be balloons and face painting for children.