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41st Toy Run collects toys for children

41st Toy Run collects toys for children

Photo: Contributed/Facebook Dan Clark


Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – For 41 consecutive years motorcycle enthusiasts have been joining together each November to collect toys for children in the community at Christmas time.

Saturday was the day for the 2025 version of the Association Motorcycle Club and District 2 A.B.A.T.E. of Arkansas groups’ 41st annual Toy Run.

Photo: Facebook Dan Clark

Bike riders gathered at the Harley Davidson dealership in Jonesboro on a rainy Saturday morning to fellowship and eat grilled burgers and hot dogs prepared by members of the Freedom Biker Church.  Over 100 bikes were involved in this year’s ride which ended in the parking lot of the Clopton Clinic. Admission to participate was an unwrapped new toy or $10 cash.

Photo: Facebook Dan Clark

Coffee, hot chocolate, donuts, bike blessings and prayer were provided by the Christian Motorcyclists Association Faultline Riders #633.

After the gathering at Clopton Clinic the trailer full of donated toys was unloaded at Southwest Church where they will be distributed to children this Christmas.

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