The annual Toy Run thought they had an unsuccessful 2020 and hoped for a better 2021 but alas, the organisation collected less this year than previous years and even had to call it a day earlier than anticipated.
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The Toy Run is a charitable event at which the motorcycling community and the public donate toys and stationery for distribution to less fortunate children.
Due to the effects of Covid-19, changes had to be implemented to the 39th event to ensure the safety of all riders and those who donate, this included only two mass rides, no music, food nor socialisation.
This year, the Toy Run was hosted on November 28 at Benoni Northerns Sports Club, with 1 883 toys received, which is 186 toys less than what the organisation thought was their worst year last year.
“We collected 2 069 toys last year, making this our lowest collection.
“We are grateful to all who came to donate as, 1 883 children who would have not received anything will have a gift this Christmas,” said Pete Beart, organiser of the event.
In its 37th consecutive year, about 22 000 toys were collected annually in Gauteng alone.
“I am hopeful our 40th annual Toy Run will be better,” Beart said.
All toys collected will be kept in clear packets for 12 days before they are donated to the children.
Contact Beart on 063 689 3700 with any queries or concerns; visit www.toyrun.org.za for more information.
