Who would have ever thought that a small town like Port Alberni could host such a large event as the Toy Run has turned into.

It all began back in 1985 when a few people got together one day and decided that if other motorcyclists in other towns can make kids happy, why don’t we do the same?  So, with the help of some of our local merchants and the support from the Junior Chamber of Commerce (Jaycees) and the Salvation Army, it all came together to become the amazing annual event it is now.

Many years have passed and we would like to thank past Toy Run members, all merchants who donated to the cause and most of all, to all the riders who came out rain or shine or snow to participate and made it the success it has become (for if not for them the Toy Run would not have come into existence in the valley).