Christmas Came Early This Year at LLUCH

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A year's worth of collecting toys and purchases was put into the bed of the truck.

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This little girl frequently visits the hospital with her mom to give rubber band bracelets to patients.

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Chicano Style was a hit with the "Little Man".

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Summer Clause takes a photo op with Senior Foundation Specialist, Kelly Phipps, Foundation Champions Major Gifts Officer Tiffany Hoekstra, and a few of the hospital volunteers.

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The Barstow and Colton Police Departments devoted their time to support the cause.

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Riders came from LA County to Riverside County in support of the event.

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Christmas in July is a great event for families.

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Riders came from LA County to Riverside County in support of the event.

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Summer Clause and the Legion Riders stand with their banner in front of the hospital.

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Different posts of the American Legion came out to support the cause.

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Patients chose their own gifts from the truck.

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Summer Clause takes a moment to show off this little girl's rubber band bracelets.

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Summer Claus also had help from the Seeds of Hope.

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The parade of cars and motorcycles were led by the American Legion truck.

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Every year there are approximately 100 bikes that go on this ride.

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Even though most individuals don't come from Colton or Loma Linda, they come out to support the city and the community.

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Every year, about 125 cars from different groups and organizations join the parade.

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Classic cars drive into the entrance of the hospital.

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Riders were escorted by Barstow and Colton PD, with the help of explorers, for a safe trip to the hospital.

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The American Legion banner represents what the organization is all about, including the betterment of all children.

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After the event concluded, the left over toys were sorted into these bins so hospital staff can hand out gifts for patients' birthdays and other gift-giving holidays.

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A patient admires the DeLorean from the trilogy, "Back to the Future".

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Patients were given the chance to look at all the cars in the lot.

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Riders gather on the lawn of the LLUCH entrance.

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Volunteers are a major contribution to the event. Without them, none of this would have been made possible.

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Riders brought their family along to the event.

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Commander John Mejia has more to come with Josh and Friends, an organization in support of the emotional and physical recovery of patients.

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Even after all the patients received their gifts, there was plenty left over to give.

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Mrs. Mejia manned the table selling fundraising shirts for the event.

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The American Legion provided a golf cart for staff and volunteers to utilize during the event.

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Legion riders lead the line of motorcyclists.

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A long line of motorcycles and cars follow the American Legion truck into the hospital entrance.

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Classic cars lined up for the show.