Check out the events calendar for 2009 events.
Edmonton Eskimos Game Day Fundraiser
Volunteers sported their touques and long johns while accepting donations from football attendees on October 30. Thanks to the generous hearts of Eskimo fans $4590 and two extra large Santas Toy Boxes full of toys were collected. We thank the Edmonton Eskimos, volunteers and fans!630 CHED
Toy Run 2009 Edmonton’s 26th Annual Motorcycle Toy Run was another great success. With over 2800 riders we received donations of approximately a 48’ trailer load of Toys. This is a huge start to helping the children we serve at Christmas time. Thank you so much from CHED Santas Anonymous. In addition we receive cash donations from individuals and organizations and these continue to arrive and are now over $8500. Vendors at the event also graciously make donations from their sales, not to mention all the groups that give auction items and door prizes.
This kind of event does not happen without the help of organizations and individuals from all walks of life. The Motorcycle community and others all
pitch in to make this an huge success. We would like to acknowledge the following groups and individuals:
AB Safety Council, volunteers and board members Christian Motorcycle Riders
Women in the Wind
Jay & friends from Cycle Works
Cindy and friends for the 50/50 draw
NARC – Northern Alberta Radio Club
AMA
We do not want to miss anyone, as there are individuals who help out of the goodness of their hearts, for this we are truly grateful. Thank you everyone!
Gary Draeger Memorial Golf Classic 2009 Thanks to all those that participated in the 2009 Gary Draeger Memorial Golf Classic. This year was another great success with over $12,000 raised for 630 CHED Santas Anonymous.
Santas Toy Run The Santas toy run goes the last Sunday of September from Capilano Mall. Upwards of 2500 motorcycles bring unwrapped toys to the event which snakes throughout city streets for approximately 45 minutes then ends up at Northlands for music, food and various entertainment. As well as toy donations cash donations are welcomed and are required to pay for wrapping paper, scotch tape and other basic needs.
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