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27th Annual ABATE Motorcycle Toy Run From Merritt Island to Melbourne Florida

Annual Motorcycle toy Run Merritt Island Florida The 27th Annual ABATE (American Bikers Aiming Toward Education) roared through Merritt Island, Cocoa, Rockledge, and Melbourne Florida today. Thousands of people watched over 7500 motorcycles, complete with Santas and helpers. The Toy Run was led by the Brevard County Sheriff's Office Motorcycle Squad, adding additional excitement. This annual event is always great fun for spectators and participants.

The event is also sponsored by the Shriners, and thousands of toys and donations are raised each year! The weather was wonderful and everyone had a blast!

A special tribute was given to Pearl Harbor veterans, as this years run was dedicated to them. The grand marshal was Hatcher James, a Pearl Harbor survivor. Sadly, many people do not know that today was the 67th anniversary of Pearl Harbor. This toy run was exceptionally successful with record breaking crowds and participation, what a great way to honor great American heroes and to help charities! Many new residents from Brevard County attended their very first historic Annual Motorcycle Toy Run!

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Posted by Denise Shockey Cocoa Beach Brevard County Florida Real Estate on 12/07/2008 04:11 PM

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6 Comments on 27th Annual ABATE Motorcycle Toy Run From Merritt Island to Melbourne Florida

DEC

Denise, I can hear the roar of the engines from your photos. 7500 is a huge number. What a gathering.

Hi Denise,
Isn't it wonderful to see all the events this time of year that help make Christmas for children who otherwise might not have one at all?

Hi Gary, the sound was AWESOME! The whole thing was fun, thanks!

Hi Cynthia, so true, not only was it fun for all, it was for a couple of really good causes too! Thanks.

DEC

Good size gathering and it looks like the weather cooperated. Many folks across the country do not realize how much is done for others through the Biker community.

Hi Cameron, it was great! The biker community in Brevard County has been very active in helping others for a very long time! Thanks.

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