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Bikers with toys strapped to their backs make their way down Dunmore Road to the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede Grounds during the 32nd annual Toy Run.
Medicine Hat News
The day couldn’t have been drawn up better for the 32nd annual Toy Run in support of the Santa Claus Fund.
Sunshine and near 30-degree weather brought more than 800 bikers from Medicine Hat and the surrounding area for the annual ride — raising between $20-25,000 in toys for the Santa Claus Fund.
“It was a great ride for us this year,” said promotional director Heath McCaig. “Every year we see around $20-25,000 in toys donated and I think we’re in that range this year.
“There was over 800 bikers this year — that’s a great number for us.”
Bikers left Irvine at 11:30 a.m. sharp and made their way down Dunmore Road while waving to large groups of Hatters looking on.
“This is a tradition for a lot of people,” McCaig said. “There’s a big sense of camaraderie with the bikers and we know there’s so many people in the community who look forward to this every year.
“The support has been amazing.”
