CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Bikers Who Care Director Bill Langford announced Monday that this year’s BWC Toy Run will take place Saturday, September 19 and everything has changed for this one, so instead of a three-day party, this will be a one-day function.

Last year there were close to 1,200 motorcycles, with each rider carrying two or three toys. Spectators brought toys as well, allowing BWC to collect thousands of toys for local children.

“Clarksville Fire Rescue has always helped us out, and every year we fill two of their big rigs with toys. All the toys we collect are presented to The Salvation Army and local churches, then distributed to local families who are in need of a little help during the holiday season. We’re proud and happy to be doing this, we haven’t missed a Toy Run in 39 years, Langford said.”

Langford says Covid-19 has forced BWC to cancel all its 2020 fundraising events so far, including. Brewfest, and now, the legendary Toy Run Party. “We haven’t been able to raise money for our kids charities this year,” Langford said. “But, the Toy Run is just too important to these kids. We take care of the kids, that’s what BWC is all about.”

Riders are asked to assemble at Liberty Park, near the marina starting at 11 a.m. They will leave the park at 1 p.m., going left Cumberland Drive, left on Riverside Drive, right on N. Second Street through downtown Clarksville, left on Madison Street, and right onto the 41-A Bypass. The ride will conclude at Appleton Harley-Davidson.

Lankford added that BWC was very proud and happy to doing this because we haven’t missed a Toy Run in 39 years. Riding motorcycles is pretty safe as far as social distancing goes and everyone is being encouraged to wear masks, social-distance, and do whatever makes them feel safe.”

“Our goal is to do our part for the kids, have some fun for a couple of hours, and everyone get home safe,” Langford said. “The kids need the toys, regardless if life is back to normal or not. That’s true this year more than ever. Who knows, we may have more motorcycles this year because of everything that’s going on.”

“We’re excited to ride through downtown, and rattle some windows. There will be many beautiful places along the route to watch as 1,000 or more motorcycles roll through this great city. And, we especially want to thank Mayor Joe Pitts for helping us put this together on very short notice.”