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It was a beautiful warm sunny day to start the 15th Annual FOR-VT "Christmas in August" Toy Run at the Berlin airport in central Vermont. Hundreds of motorcycles lined the runway with toys of all kinds strapped on ready to go for a ride. The bikers arrive early to have time for visiting with friends and to buy the commemorative T-Shirts and patches. A local charity was also selling raffle tickets for a new Harley Davidson motorcycle.

The 15th Annual
FOR-VT Toy Run
August 19th 2000

The long procession was led by the police and Santa Claus himself riding in an open convertible. Motorists stopped and joined the local towns people along the route to wave and cheer the bikers on. Children were sitting on their parent's shoulders and cars were tooting their horns as the parade of bikers made their way to the statehouse in Montpelier. There they would donate the toys to The Shriners to be distributed to various New England Children's Hospitals.

This ride is well organized with police directing traffic at every intersection. A weekend long party starts right after the ride.

There are many other New England charity rides. But, this toy run is by far the most scenic. The views from the 360 degree panoramic vista at the airport to the Green Mountain backdrop along the highway are all breath-taking. Mark your calendars. The FOR-VT Toy Run is scheduled for the 3rd Saturday in August each year.

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