THE annual Salvation Army Coffs Harbour Toy Run supported by the Mid North Coast Harley Owners Group (HOGs) is revving up in preparation for its fundraising ride.
The charity ride takes place on Sunday 6 December and sets out to raise awareness and collect toys for Christmas to give to young people who might otherwise not get a present to unwrap on Christmas Day.
The family event is open to all motorcycles and all riders.
“No hooning please,” Mid North Coast NSW Harley Owners Group Director Justin Owens said.
“It’s time to get your tinsel on, dress up your bikes and your good selves, get into the Christmas spirit for a great annual Mid North Coast Motorcycle Ride & Charity Event for the Salvos,” he told News Of The Area.
The motorcycle riders will meet at the main carpark of Coffs Harbour’s North Beach Recreational & Bowling Club from 10am, where the club will be open for a cold drink and some shade.
“At 11.30am we all depart from Jordan Esplanade on the Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshore,” he said.
“This is where we finish up for a gold-coin donation Salvation Army BBQ.”
The Salvation Army will have a Toy Collection point here, along with collection points for gift cards, food and money (EFTPOS ATM donations available).
“Let’s help put smiles on the faces of the Coffs Coast’s children, teenagers and their families this Christmas by supporting our local Salvation Army in Coffs Harbour,” he said.
“With the high cost of living it’s been a critical year financially for a lot of people on the Coffs Coast and this event is a way to help give some joy to them at Christmas.”
Mr Owens said that if anyone from the public, not just the motorcycling community, would like to donate to the Salvation Army on the day, to come along and join in.
Early donations can be made at North Coast V-Twins Motorcycles, on Orlando Street.
“Let’s spread the good oil to the local motorcycle and general community to come on board with the 2026 Coffs Harbour Salvation Army Christmas Toy Run,” Mr Owens said.
By Andrea FERRARI
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