This was my last run as Santa. I want to thank all those people who made our charity toy run on the Aug. 16-18 weekend a success. All proceeds go to the good people at Santa’s Workshop.
As Santa I was quite visible but am only the tip of the iceberg. It takes about 40 volunteers and months of planning to put this event on. The majority of the people work behind the scenes. The organizers and doers, the volunteers and workers. Without them there would be no event.
I also want to thank the community-minded businesses who support us each year.
The bands usually give us a break on their fee, as every dollar taken away is not taken from the event but from the kids.
The flaggers are another important part of the event. They make the run smoother and safer.
I also thank the members of the public who allowed the ride to pass without disruption.
Lastly, but very importantly, I want to thank all the riders and their families who showed up and supported the event. Ultimately they, and the children, make all the hard work worthwhile.
— Kerry Butler
Santa (retired)
Enjoy some scenes from the 2024 SSI Toy Run, with photos taken by Rob Lowrie, in the gallery below.
