Bikers display giving spirit in 42nd annual Southern Oregon Toy Run
The annual Southern Oregon Toy Run, held Saturday in Medford, is a spectacle that has been raising money for charity and gathering toys for children for 42 years.
When the hundreds of bikers thunder past, on their way from TouVelle Lodge to the Eagles Lodge, it takes about 40 minutes for all of them to pass.
Every year the event raises between $16,000 and $20,000. To read about Mark Daley and Mark Lamsendorfe, who coordinate the annual Southern Oregon Toy Run, see the Mail Tribune story “It’s About Giving” at www.mailtribune.com/lifestyle/2022/11/27/its-about-giving/
Hundreds of motorcycles head down Table Rock Road in Medford Saturday during the 42nd annual Southern Oregon Toy Run. [Andy Atkinson / Mail Tribune]
Brian Sheppard, dressed as Santa, arrives at the Eagles Lodge Saturday during the 42nd Southern Oregon Toy Run. [Andy Atkinson / Mail Tribune]
Ammanda Houston of Medford arrives at the Eagles Lodge in Medford during the 42nd Southern Oregon Toy Run. [Andy Atkinson / Mail Tribune]
Jerry Mallory of Central Point unloads toys from his motorcycle at the Eagles Lodge in Medford during the Southern Oregon Toy Run. [Andy Atkinson / Mail Tribune]
The 42nd Southern Oregon Toy Run in Medford Saturday. [Andy Atkinson / Mail Tribune]
The 42nd Southern Oregon Toy Run in Medford Saturday. [Andy Atkinson / Mail Tribune]
The 42nd Southern Oregon Toy Run in Medford Saturday. [Andy Atkinson / Mail Tribune]
The 42nd Southern Oregon Toy Run in Medford Saturday. [Andy Atkinson / Mail Tribune]
The 42nd Southern Oregon Toy Run in Medford Saturday. [Andy Atkinson / Mail Tribune]
The 42nd Southern Oregon Toy Run in Medford Saturday. [Andy Atkinson / Mail Tribune]
The 42nd Southern Oregon Toy Run in Medford Saturday. [Andy Atkinson / Mail Tribune]
The 42nd Southern Oregon Toy Run in Medford Saturday. [Andy Atkinson / Mail Tribune]
The 42nd Southern Oregon Toy Run in Medford Saturday. [Andy Atkinson / Mail Tribune]
The 42nd Southern Oregon Toy Run in Medford Saturday. [Andy Atkinson / Mail Tribune]
The 42nd Southern Oregon Toy Run in Medford Saturday. [Andy Atkinson / Mail Tribune]
The 42nd Southern Oregon Toy Run in Medford Saturday. [Andy Atkinson / Mail Tribune]
The 42nd Southern Oregon Toy Run in Medford Saturday. [Andy Atkinson / Mail Tribune]
The 42nd Southern Oregon Toy Run in Medford Saturday. [Andy Atkinson / Mail Tribune]
The 42nd Southern Oregon Toy Run in Medford Saturday. [Andy Atkinson / Mail Tribune]