Area Bikers Collect Christmas Toys OnCU's 'Rudolph Run'

December 22, 2004, 1:00 a.m. EST 1 Min Read

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ROSEBURG, Ore. - (12/22/04) -- Area motorcyclists collected morethan 900 toys to be distributed to needy area kids for Christmasduring Cascade Community FCU's ninth annual 'Rudolph Run' lastweekend. The annual toy drive included 127 bikers who made roundsto eight collection sites in Douglas County. The annual toy drivewas marked by a promise--since fullfilled--by Kenny Thomas, discjockey with local radio station COOL FM, to shave his head if morethan 100 bikers participated. The toys will be distributed throughcase workers and foster families throughout the county.

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