Oroville Salvation Army teams up with motorcyclists for toy run

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OROVILLE — In a year of hardship for so many, leaving many children without toys during the holiday season and parents struggling, motorcyclists from around Butte County have been doing their part to try and help.

Last weekend Sierra Steel Harley Davidson in Chico hosted a toy run that departed from Silver Dollar Fairgrounds in Chico that attracted nearly 750 riders. After the event, many riders, including Rick Pratt, had the idea for another toy run for bikers to be able to ride together and bring more toys to Butte County.

With a week's notice, just over 100 bikers showed up to Riverbend Park in Oroville on Saturday for the Oroville Motorcycle Parade to benefit the Salvation Army. Core Officer for the Oroville Salvation Army Michael Dominguez mentioned to Pratt that the organization was short on toys this year, so Pratt got to work.

In less than a week, the event was planned. Each rider brought a toy to donate to the Salvation Army in Oroville, which also serves those in Berry Creek who were affected by the North Complex Fire.


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