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27 November 2019
Bikers ride for charity T
he annual charity mass ride known as the Toy Run is an initiative that began in South Africa in 1982 and now celebrates 34 years of giving and caring for those less fortunate during the festive period. The Toy Run is the largest motorcycle-related charity event in Southern Africa and arguably the world. This year’s Overberg Toy Run took place on Sunday 24 November and was hosted by Stanford on the Village Green. Bikers and spectators were asked to bring toys and educational items which were collected by Stan-
ford Rotary for distribution as gifts for disadvantaged children in orphanages, shelters, homes and hospitals. More than 900 bikers met early in the morning in Gansbaai, Bredasdorp, Hermanus and Caledon and then made their way to the intersection of the R316 and R326,where they all met up and continued riding into Stanford as one group – which was quite a sight to behold!
The Hermanus group of bikers set off from Whale Coast Mall at 08:30 to meet the rest of the groups at the R316/R326 intersection.
PHOTO: Tracey Anderson PHOTO: Tracey Anderson
Once in Stanford the riders enjoyed the rest of the day at a celebratory mini-market on the Market Square with local food, craft beer, wine and music. TOP RIGHT: Stanford Rotary will distribute the collected toys to disadvantaged children in the Overberg. ABOVE RIGHT: Bikers relaxed after the ride at a market on the Village Green. BELOW: One group of riders set off from the Whale Coast Mall in Hermanus. PHOTOS: Taylum Meyer
PHOTO: Tracey Anderson
Locals Francois Swart and Ian Nuttall, who enjoy riding as a hobby, were among the Hermanus group.
The riders who did the Toy Run met in Stanford on the Village Green.
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