Bikers rev up Toys for Tots drive

Official says this year’s turnout is the best yet

By: Lareign Ward - Texarkana Gazette

Marine Sgt. Danny Harley collects toy donations from bikers Sunday morning during the annual Toys for Tots Bike Run at Central Mall. Riders participating in the event, which started in New Boston, Texas, donated at least one toy to the program. Staff photo by Adam Sacasa

Staff photo by Adam Sacasa Sam Sims and his friend Donna Holliman, both of Texarkana, Ark., ride down Cowhorn Creek Road from New Boston, Texas, with about 800 bikes Sunday morning for the annual Toys for Tots Bike Run at Central Mall. Riders participating in the event donated at least one to...

The 30th annual Toys for Tots ride provided hundreds of toys for local and area children Sunday morning.

As many as 800 bikes started in New Boston and paraded through Texarkana before ending up in the Central Mall parking lot, where Marine Corps Reserves members waited to collect to...

Published: 12/10/2012