A convoy of 50 bikers and several classic car drivers assembled to make an annual Toy Run to the Jack of Clubs Pub in Wells on Saturday, August 30.
The Dangerous Curves Motorcycle Club held its fourth annual Toy Run this year. Bikers gathered at the Co-Op off Highway 97 and Quesnel – Hixon Road. Entry was by donation of one or more toys that would go to children and families.
This is the second year the Motorcycle Club has made the Run to Wells; they have previously held it in Barkerville in the few years prior.
“Every year it gets a little bigger and more successful, and that’s how we want it to continue,” says Surena Charters, one of the eight active members of Dangerous Curves, and this year’s liaison and organizer for the Toy Run.
“We want to continue getting it bigger so we can help support our communities and our children.”
Last year, the Toy Run collected over 750 toys and raised $2,800 for Holiday Hampers and Toy Drive for families in need.
“We were able to help approximately 245 families with Holiday Hampers,” Charters says. “We had enough toys that parents and guardians were able to pick out two toys per child. There were also games and non-perishable food donations. It was really great, and you know, this is what we just love being able to do as a club, support our communities and families in any way that we can.”
The Toy Run was ‘kickstands up’ at 11 am on Saturday, making their journey to the Jack of Clubs, where the silent auction and cup draw were held, and the toys were collected.
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