SMOKE, fires and the toughest month the Port Macquarie-Hastings community has shared in a while could not stop a cavalcade of goodwill on Saturday (November 23).
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More than 100 riders led by the Harley Owners Group (HOGS) Mid North Coast rolled along the coast from Laurieton to Port Macquarie igniting the festive spirit at every turn.
They were on a mission - to bring Christmas cheer to those less fortunate, doing it tough and in need. They were doing it for the Salvos.
The annual Christmas Toy Run has been hailed another success with organiser Bryan Felton saying that despite a tough couple of weeks for the community, people were still willing to show their support.
"We collected toys, money, gift cards - it really was a big effort by everyone who helped out," Mr Felton said.
"The Salvos do a great job at Christmas and with all the other issues that have been going on - people losing their property, the clothes of their backs because of the fires - people could still dig deep. Thank you."
Kevin Unicomb for the Salvos could not be more grateful.
"With so many people impacted by the fires this year it will certainly be a different perspective for us this Christmas," he said.
"We thank the riders for all they do."
Anyone who would like to make a tax deductible donation to the Salvos can visit their office on Lord Street, Port Macquarie.
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