| CHARITABLE EVENTS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT |
In 1987, the Toy Run had its start and at that time everyone was doing a toy drive, Veterans, Police, Deputies, Motorcycle Clubs, Kawanis, etc. Bob Amchir, being President of
Wings of Gold Motorcycle Club, got everyone together to have one big toy drive. The first year netted $965 cash and a little over 500 toys. There were about 700
motorcycles participating in the first event.
Since the very first Toy Run, it has steadily grown to massive proportions. It takes over 32 Motorcycle Clubs and Organizations to make this event happen. Over 30,000
motorcycles participate in this event each year and it is with the help of all police agencies, 22 Departments and 230 Officers, to close down three interstate highways and
ensure a safe motorcade. There are over 200 police motor officers, as well as cars and PSA Personnel from all over South Florida. The Broward County Sheriff coordinates
all the Departments with his Broward County Deputies and motors to ensure the safety of this huge event, being even bigger than the annual boat parade. The parade begins
at the Pompano Harness Track in Pompano Beach, Florida. The motorcycles travel 26 miles in length to Broward County Markham Park. It takes approximately three hours to
get all the cycles to the end of the ride.
There are several rides for the kids, face painting, over 100 vendors selling everything from leather to boots to jewelry to sunglasses and more, a food court with a variety of
foods to suit everyone, a huge bike show and entertainment throughout the day, plus much, much more.
Since the inception of the Annual SFPC Christmas Toys in the Sun Run, over $20 million in toys have been collected and handled by the Fraternal Order of Police and then
distributed in four counties. The money raised from this event has exceeded the $7 million mark and the bikers are asked for only a $10 donation and a new unwrapped toy.
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Foundation is one of our main beneficiaries. The new Pediatric Trauma Center at Hollywood Memorial is the first in the world to honor all
motorcyclists in South Florida. For a $1 million pledge it will have the SFPC (South Florida President’s Council of Motorcycle Clubs & Organizations) and Harley Davidson
logos on a plaque on the main wall listing all the Motorcycle Clubs and Organizations by name. To contact Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, call Jackie Johnstone at the
Foundation (954-985-3454). They will give you all the information on Bob Amchir and the SFPC and their commitment to the children.
The Toy Run being so vast, in the past 21 years it has not only given millions of dollars in toys to needy children and money to the Hospital, but has also donated over
$120,000 to COPS Kids (Concerns of Police Survivors). Just last year, Shott Memorial received $7,000, North Broward Hospital District received $25,000, Old Age Broward
County received $3,500, Broward County Parks and Recreation received $15,000. In addition, Children's Health Foundation received $2,500, Boys & Girls Clubs received
$160,000. That’s over $200,000 in additional Toy Run donations. Not only does this yearly Toy Run help thousands of children, but adults as well. Part of our donation also
benefit Cystic Fibrosis, Juvenile Diabetes, Cancer, Pre-Natal and much more. Because of the groups commitment to the community it is a huge undertaking not only for the
health and well being, but have reached wonderful and humane goals.
An event such as this grows larger and larger each year, not only for the participants, but for everyone involved in the organization process. People from all over, New York,
Boston, Detroit, California, Texas, etc, are beginning to attend. Much of our success goes to the bikers themselves.
People who help out and can really make an impact on the Toy Run can only be thanked and appreciated by God and all the children. This is by far the largest motorcade in
the world.
Debbie Armchir
www.toysinthesunrun.com
Wings of Gold Motorcycle Club, got everyone together to have one big toy drive. The first year netted $965 cash and a little over 500 toys. There were about 700
motorcycles participating in the first event.
Since the very first Toy Run, it has steadily grown to massive proportions. It takes over 32 Motorcycle Clubs and Organizations to make this event happen. Over 30,000
motorcycles participate in this event each year and it is with the help of all police agencies, 22 Departments and 230 Officers, to close down three interstate highways and
ensure a safe motorcade. There are over 200 police motor officers, as well as cars and PSA Personnel from all over South Florida. The Broward County Sheriff coordinates
all the Departments with his Broward County Deputies and motors to ensure the safety of this huge event, being even bigger than the annual boat parade. The parade begins
at the Pompano Harness Track in Pompano Beach, Florida. The motorcycles travel 26 miles in length to Broward County Markham Park. It takes approximately three hours to
get all the cycles to the end of the ride.
There are several rides for the kids, face painting, over 100 vendors selling everything from leather to boots to jewelry to sunglasses and more, a food court with a variety of
foods to suit everyone, a huge bike show and entertainment throughout the day, plus much, much more.
Since the inception of the Annual SFPC Christmas Toys in the Sun Run, over $20 million in toys have been collected and handled by the Fraternal Order of Police and then
distributed in four counties. The money raised from this event has exceeded the $7 million mark and the bikers are asked for only a $10 donation and a new unwrapped toy.
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Foundation is one of our main beneficiaries. The new Pediatric Trauma Center at Hollywood Memorial is the first in the world to honor all
motorcyclists in South Florida. For a $1 million pledge it will have the SFPC (South Florida President’s Council of Motorcycle Clubs & Organizations) and Harley Davidson
logos on a plaque on the main wall listing all the Motorcycle Clubs and Organizations by name. To contact Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, call Jackie Johnstone at the
Foundation (954-985-3454). They will give you all the information on Bob Amchir and the SFPC and their commitment to the children.
The Toy Run being so vast, in the past 21 years it has not only given millions of dollars in toys to needy children and money to the Hospital, but has also donated over
$120,000 to COPS Kids (Concerns of Police Survivors). Just last year, Shott Memorial received $7,000, North Broward Hospital District received $25,000, Old Age Broward
County received $3,500, Broward County Parks and Recreation received $15,000. In addition, Children's Health Foundation received $2,500, Boys & Girls Clubs received
$160,000. That’s over $200,000 in additional Toy Run donations. Not only does this yearly Toy Run help thousands of children, but adults as well. Part of our donation also
benefit Cystic Fibrosis, Juvenile Diabetes, Cancer, Pre-Natal and much more. Because of the groups commitment to the community it is a huge undertaking not only for the
health and well being, but have reached wonderful and humane goals.
An event such as this grows larger and larger each year, not only for the participants, but for everyone involved in the organization process. People from all over, New York,
Boston, Detroit, California, Texas, etc, are beginning to attend. Much of our success goes to the bikers themselves.
People who help out and can really make an impact on the Toy Run can only be thanked and appreciated by God and all the children. This is by far the largest motorcade in
the world.
Debbie Armchir
www.toysinthesunrun.com
| HISTORY OF THE TOY RUN |
The South Florida Exotic Car Toy Rally is a 100% charity based event, that brings together fellow exotic car enthusiasts for one of the largest
gatherings and parades of the world's most exotic cars - all with the purpose of raising toys and cash for Toys For Tots.
Toys For Tots is administered by the United States Marine Corps (USMC), with the initiative of collecting new, unwrapped toy donations, then
distributing those toys directly to underprivileged children to put a smile on their faces and brighten their holidays.
gatherings and parades of the world's most exotic cars - all with the purpose of raising toys and cash for Toys For Tots.
Toys For Tots is administered by the United States Marine Corps (USMC), with the initiative of collecting new, unwrapped toy donations, then
distributing those toys directly to underprivileged children to put a smile on their faces and brighten their holidays.
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Charitable Activities - Toys in the Sun Run - Exotic Car Toy Rally