The 22nd Annual 2024
Eldridge Toy Run Is In The Books!
As Always, God If Good!
Final Total Raised is
$143,280.00!
Almost 400 motorcycles braved the cold to support our Home!
We estimate over 1500 visitors came out to brave the cold as hundreds of motorcycles rode in along with around 40 antique cars and trucks.
A big thank you to everyone who made this day special!
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Don Norwood
1949 – 2024
(Rest in Peace Dear Friend)
Don Norwood, age 75 of Guin, AL passed away Thursday, October 10th, 2024 at the Erlanger Baroness Hospital in Chattanooga, TN.
Members of the Eldridge Toy Run Benefit Team as well as the staff of the Alabama Free Will Baptist Children’s Home and all friends of the Children’s Home would like to send our prayers and condolences to Don’s family.
Don’s favorite hobby was motorcycle riding and his second family was hundreds of friends he came to know over the years. Not only in the United States but Don rode in several countries including Brazil, Venezuela, Peru, Canada and others.
Don Norwood has been an integral part of the Eldridge Toy Run for many, many years, since it’s beginning. Don coordinated with the Long Distance Riders. (His longest single ride was to the Artic Circle, which was over 14,000 miles.) When the question is asked “who’s gonna fill their shoes” we can’t answer that question because Don has left such a vital pair to fill,
But we know right now Don is busy celebrating being Home with the Father, but we want him to know, “Don, we love you. We miss you. One day our kick stands will be up to ride your way. Save us a parking spot, dear brother.”
In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to the
“Eldridge Toy Run In Memory of Don Norwood”
God Is Good!
The 2023 Toy Run Was A
Success!
We’ve Set a New Record!!!
$166,000.00!
Thank You To Everyone!!!
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The 2022 Final Total Was
$158,385
$158,385
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ETR 2022 Was Amazing!
Take a Look Below!
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Toy Run 2021 Was A Great Success!
Through the generosity of folks like you,
In 2021 we were able to raise a whopping…..
$161,355.00!
Take a look at Toy Run 2021!
If you own a business or company and would like to become an official sponsor of the Eldridge Toy Run, please contact us by sending an email to info@eldridgetoyrun.com
100% of your tax deductible donation will go straight to the Alabama Free Will Baptist Children’s Home!
If your company supplies grants to local charities, please contact us and we will gladly complete any application needed.
Take a look at Toy Run 2020!
Since 2002, The Eldridge Toy Run has had the greatest opportunity to be a blessing to the Alabama Free Will Baptist Children’s Home, located in the small town of Eldridge, Alabama, roughly 60 miles Northwest of Birmingham, Alabama.
Since 1948, this home has opened their doors and given a home to children of all age groups from across the country without support from state or federal monies. The bulk of support for the home comes from their home-based denominational organization along with many other churches, civil groups and volunteers lending a hand, both, in services and financial support.
The Eldridge Benefit Team consists of motorcycle and antique car enthusiasts from Northeast Mississippi and Northwest Alabama joining hands with the community to lend support in financial aid and awareness of the Alabama Free Will Baptist Children’s Home in Eldridge, Alabama.
This is not your ordinary Toy Run. Riders from the entire Southeast and across the Nation arrive from all directions on the first Saturday in December, hence…
“The First Saturday in December – All Roads Lead to Eldridge”
Rain or shine, hot or cold, this event WILL happen, so prepare to join us for a fantastic day for the kids.
This benefit, on site, enables you to see where and how your donations are used. We suggest donations of cash or checks be made payable to “Alabama Free Will Baptist Children’s Home” with “Eldridge Toy Run” noted in the memo portion of your check. These funds are used to sustain the home the entire year. We also present Christmas gifts to all the children from their very own Christmas “wish list” ensuring that these wonderful children experience a Christmas to remember and for many, one they’ve never had to opportunity to experience before.
Please join us. Bring your riding group. We guarantee you will leave with a warm heart for your ride home.
– The Benefit Team
Please email questions and comments to info@eldridgetoyrun.com
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