Allen County, OH (WLIO) - It definitely didn’t sound like sleigh bells, but it was traveling around West Central Ohio to help Santa put smiles on the faces of kids at Christmas Time. ABATE OHIO Region 3 held their 37th annual Toy Run Sunday afternoon. Over 230 motorcycles crisscrossed Allen County to help raise money to buy presents for kids. Last year, they raised around $18,000 to help provide gifts to over 100 kids. Besides the run, there were auction items, a raffle, and other fundraising going on at the fairgrounds to help as many children as possible this Christmas.
“Sometimes a Mom and Dad can’t provide, they put food on the table and stuff but they can not provide for Christmas,” says Dana Frost, of ABATE Ohio Region 3. “So that is when we step in. It does your heart good, knowing that you are helping that may not have a Christmas at all.”
People could also drop off some unwrapped toys that will be used during their present distribution.
