Car Enthusiasts help Salvation Army bring Christmas cheer!

The Vancouver Island Mustang Association and the Canadian Classic Chevelles & Beaumonts car club held a Toy Run on Sunday, September 24 to benefit The Salvation Army's annual Christmas toy drive. Members of the clubs cruised their vehicles from Victoria to Sidney where they gathered at the Aviation Museum to showcase over 100 extraordinary vehicles. They car owners were met by The Salvation Army Community & Family Services staff that served hot dogs and coffee. All participants brought toys to the park to be distributed by The Salvation Army during their Christmas campaign.

"It was a tremendous event", says Captain Lorraine Burry of The Salvation Army. "These car owners have supported us each fall with this event. It is a great opportunity to help those less fortunate. It's also a great chance to see all of the classic automobiles".

toy drive Over 400 toys were received, along with financial donations. In 2005, The Salvation Army gave out more than 6000 new toys to children in the Greater Victoria area. This was possible thanks to organizations like the Vancouver Island Mustang Association and the Canadian Classic Chevelles and Beaumonts.

The Salvation Army is extremely busy during the Christmas season as we bring help and support to those who need it most. A large part of our Christmas program is our Toy Shop, where parents are given the opportunity to choose new toys to give to their children at Christmas. Families qualifying for Christmas assistance come to us through the Greater Victoria Christmas Bureau. The Salvation Army benefits greatly from the interest and partnership of the many community organizations that support us with toy drives. If you would like to learn about opportunities to help, then please call 250.386.8521.

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