By: Rich Scherer

Well the TOY RUN finally came, and the 30th Annual is history. On Nov. 18th. the Daytona 200 M/C held their 30th Annual Toys For Our Kids Bike Run to benefit “Our Children First / A Child’s Dream. With a perfect weather day, the 400 riders plus began the run at the 200 Clubhouse on U S 92. Riders were welcomed in the morning with coffee and donuts from Krispy Kreme. This year’s ride ran through Tomoka Park, with stops at the Kangaroo BP/Iron Horse, Finnegan’s Pub. Pub 44. The final destination was the First Turn where riders were treated to Rick & Denise’s BBQ plate donated by them. Music was by the Rhythm Sharks. Their R&B, and Rock made for a great party atmosphere.

The prizes were in abundance, with door/raffle prizes totaling 585. The live auction was presented by Mike Ramer. A total of 45 auction items from various resorts, Nascar, retailers and many others, made the auction very popular and successful. Total retail value of all items donated was $22,100.00. Now, that’s an incentive to ride.

The winners of the dice roll, each won $150.00 for high and low score. 200 Club member Debbie Reiter got an early Christmas present by having the winning 50/50 ticket worth $500.00. Club Challenge was won by the Blue Knights with a showing of 54 riders. The total benefit for Our Children’s First was $13.525.00, plus an abundance of toys, which were given to Director Fran Moccia at O.C.F.

Many thanks go out to all the sponsors and donors who helped make this Toy Run our best ever. Also, thanks to the members of the Club for all their effort. Needless to say, without the Bikers participation and digging deep in their pockets there would be no charity for the kids in need at Christmas time. The brotherhood and sisterhood of bikers continue to show they have the biggest hearts of any group of people. Thanks to each and every one of you. In closing, we hope you have a very Blessed Holiday Season, and Best wishes for the New Year….

Racer Rich………………

LINK to Pictures: Toy Run Pictures 2007