Over 300 Motorcycles Caravan to LLUCH, Bringing Toys, Holiday Cheer

The sun was shining and the motors were revving at the 21st annual Motorcycle Toy Run benefiting Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital (LLUCH), presented by Loma Linda Harley Owners Group and Quaid Harley-Davidson. Riders from roughly 17 motorcycle clubs caravanned from Quaid Harley-Davidson in Loma Linda to LLUCH on Dec. 15, bringing toys and holiday cheer to the patients and their families. “The kids were overjoyed to have the riders at the hospital,” said Tiffany Hoekstra from LLUCH Foundation. “Our patients and their families appreciate the outpouring of support from people who have never even met them.” Those patients who were not well enough to go outside watched from their windows as the motorcade of over 300 bikes made their way through the hospital parking lot. Numerous motorcycles were also decorated with lights, toys and metallic garland for the event. In addition to the toys, nearly $7,000 was donated to Children’s Hospital, including $3,000 from Quaid Harley-Davidson, and another $3,000 combined from the Motorcycle Riders Association and Norwalk Motorcycle Club. Additional funds were raised with an opportunity drawing and BBQ prior to the ride at Quaid. Glenn Quaid, co-owner of Quaid Harley-Davidson, expressed his thanks for the generosity of the group and recognized the hospital for their dedication to the kids. “I appreciate the time you all take to come out here," he said. "Those who take care of these kids are awesome.” Loma Linda Harley Owners Group (LLHOG) took over the event this year and they're looking forward to many more successful runs. “This is a tremendous event and I’m hopeful it will continue to grow,” said Scott Jones, from LLHOG. Toys were handed out to patients in the Stater Bros. Activity Center inside the hospital and toys will continue to get delivered to patients throughout the week.