Every year at the end of November, tens of thousands of motorcyclists from Clubs and their Chapters across the country (and in many parts of the world) rally together at central points to give some joy to needy children in our communities. This very proud tradition has been supporting children for over 35 years. In the Southern Cape the event is hosted by the South Western District Motorcycling Association (SWDMCA) and, in turn, supported by many Clubs and members of the public in general .Every year this event is moved across the larger towns on the Garden Route and this year will be held in Mossel Bay . (see poster appended )
As a totally charity based event, we as organizers are totally dependent on the support of the general public and in particular the business and tourism community of (especially ) Mossel Bay, George, and surrounds and we are urgently requesting donations of prizes and , of course, the goodies for the children .
Traditionally toys and especially teddy bears were strapped to motorcycles… of late, however, the focus has moved away from the traditional bears to a more practical application of the gifts . Urgently needed are feminine items for girls, general toiletries , stationary, educational toys, sports goods , books and cds ,school bags, satchels and rucksacks …apart from general toys .
The need is great enough for us to also gratefully accept second hand items in good condition … one only has to consider what the costs are of keeping a child in school! The organizing TOY RUN Committee of 2016 were shocked at the news that children in a local home were sharing a tooth brush!… the facility in question was simply overwhelmed by the influx of children and the escalating costs !
We will also welcome cash donations …every year it becomes increasingly difficult to host this event .Our banking details are CAPITEC BANK , ACCOUNT NO:1547749626 (SAVINGS ) ACCOUNT NAME :TOY RUN . Should you wish we will collect any goods etc which you may wish to donate apart from what you donate on the day as an “entrance fee”. All are welcome including non bikers!
We thank you in advance for your acceptance of this invitation and hope to see you on Sunday 26th November 2017 !
CONTACT DETAILS : ( ORGANISING COMMITTEE)
ROMAN: 078 581 0721
rowan.roman@petrosa.co.za
“ KAPPIE” BRINK: 062 795 4957
LEON STANDER: 082 372 9145
JOHN STOLTZ: 072 278 4590
FAFA / SHELLEY: 082 820 5769