Bikers raise funds for Toys for Tots

Poker Run brings in money, toys for Christmas charity

Date published: 11/22/2009

More than 30 motorcycle riders helped raise more than $2,000 at the recent Toys for Tots Poker Run and Ride.

Despite rainy weather, riders from as far away as Haymarket and Baltimore showed up for the Nov. 14 event, which also resulted in toy donations for the Marine Corps annual Christmas charity.

The band Mainstreet provided free entertainment and several local businesses sponsored the event. They include Fredxburg Media Inc., Paddy's Steakhouse & Pub, Hard Times Cafe, Hooters, Q Ball Cafe and Billiards, Professional Building Maintenance and the Star Radio Group.

Fredericksburg police and the Stafford and Spotsylvania counties' Sheriff's Offices provided escorts for the ride, which ran from the Toys for Tots warehouse in North Stafford to sponsoring businesses in Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County.

"Everyone had a good time and it was a good ride for a great foundation," said organizer Roger Pearson, maintenance superintendent for The Free Lance-Star Publishing Co. "A lot of people donated their time for this event and it was a success, so we will be doing this again next year."

The Star Radio Group--which includes WFLS 93.3, Classic Rock 96.9 and 99.3 The Vibe--will continue accepting donations to Toys for Tots through the campaign's Dec. 12 grand finale at Spotsylvania Towne Centre. For a list of drop-off points, visit wfls.com on the Internet.

--Staff report

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Date published: 11/22/2009