2008 Motorcycle Toy Run

Launched in 1982 simultaneously in Cape Town and Johannesburg by the Italian Motorcycle Owners Club (IMOC), the Toy Run™ is now an international event held throughout the world and is the largest motorcycling-related charity event in South Africa. A Toy Run™ is held in over a dozen centres in South Africa, hosted by local motorcycle clubs and other organisations with the invaluable assistance of the commercial sector. 2007 saw the Cape Town event grow yet again with more than 24000 toys being collected by Cape Town alone, and distributed to over 122 organisations throughout the Cape and South Africa.
The IMOC Cape Town Toy Run™ Trust Committee is assisted in the organisation by the Italian Motorcycle Owners Club of Cape Town

This year is the 26th Annual Toy Run™ and we look forward to again building on the foundation of support and goodwill that makes this event so special.

OBJECTIVES

To improve and enhance the image of motorcyclists in their communities.


To collect and distribute toys and gifts to less priveleged children up to 18 years over the Christmas period.

Map of all cities taking part in the Toy Run today! WOW
Message from the Executive Deputy Mayor Cllr Grant Haskin

2008 Toy Run™, organised by the Italian Motorcycle Owners Club and the Charity Toy Run® Trust, taking place in Cape Town, is my very first run where I will be riding my own motorcycle. As Deputy Mayor, I am honoured to have been asked to form part of the leading pack of riders but most of all; I am excited to make a contribution to those most in need….our children.

Join me and people from all over the country to make a difference in the life of a child, by giving from your heart. Remember that there is a great need for real toys. Fluffy is OK but a ball or a doll would be better.

Even if you can not be part of the ride, join us at Maynardvile with your toys and make a difference. Last but not least I appeal to all to enjoy the day responsibly. 26 years without incident is an achievement in it self.

See you there and look forward to meeting you all – Grant Haskin Executive Deputy Mayor of Cape Town.