• 25th annual McPherson Toy Run

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    By Joe Tuszynski/Staff Write
    Updated Nov. 23, 2012 @ 1:45 pm
  • Highlights
    1. The parade will begin with hundreds of motorcycles, with toys each in the hands of the cyclists, at the Wal-Mart parking lot.
    2. Non-cyclists are encouraged to participate, and can bring a new, unwrapped toy for the “Toys for Kids” program. The toy should be for children younger than 12, and can be dropped off at the American Legion
    3. Participants can enjoy a reasonably priced chili feed, followed by an auction of different items provided by local McPherson County businesses.
    Why you should attend the event
    Last year, the program received almost $25,000 to provide Christmas gifts to more than 500 children.
    “It’s actually a year long event for them as once the run is over they immediately begin preparations for the next year,”
    —Keena Longstaff, co-founder of the event
    About the event
    When 1 p.m. Saturday
    Where Wal-Mart parking lot, 205 Centennial Drive, then dinner and auction at the American Legion, 401 N. Main St.
    Submit your event to
    Jenae Pauls at
    jenae.pauls@mcphersonsentinel.com or PO Box 926, McPherson, KS 67460.
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