CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The rain held off for the Bikers Who Care 43rd annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run and Benefit Party this weekend, rolling from Governor’s Square Mall to the Clarksville Speedway.
With about 600 bikers taking part, the Toy Run collected items for YAIPak Outreach to distribute this Christmas to kids in need. “We’re just doing what we do, trying to help the community and live our lives, and ease on and thank the Lord for the good lovin’,” said organizer Leslie H. Watson.
43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
Lord Walthour at the 43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
Rodney Ortiz, Robert Hernandez, and Steven Grissom of the Clarksville Chapter of the Christian Motorcycle Association at the 43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
Santa and his helper arrivign in stye at the 43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
CFR at the 43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
County Mayor Wes Golden at the 43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
Santa made an early visit for the 43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
Leslie H. Watson and his father’s 1941 Knucklehead at the 43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
Donna Tillman and Shannon Tillman at the 43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
County Mayor Wes Golden, Mia Golden, and Paul Dominguez at the 43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
County Mayor Wes Golder with Santa and his Elf, (Mia Golden) at the 43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
Carl Goolsby and Beth Goolsby at the 43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
The Lead Bike comes in at the 43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
Thomas Brimage, Carlos Osborne, and Quinice Cross at the 43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
Bubba Hopper at the 43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
Charles Monroe at the 43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
Cody Weber with his creation, Moody Blue at the 43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
Shannon Petterson and Samantha Billingsley at the 43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
Shamona Sanders and Fontell aJones at the 43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
Heather Thorpe and Chris Thorpe at the 43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
Haven Riley at the 43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
Stewart Gafford and Michelle Burton at the 43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
Danny Gardner, Lindsey Ward and Adrianna Gardner at the 43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
Lord Walthour, and Nathaniel Washington at the 43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
David Meredith at the 43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
Santa’s sleigh , BWC style at the 43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
Tyron McDonald and John Henry Newberry at the 43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
Damien Kline, Robert Linzenfelter, and Renee Linzenfelter at the 43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
Yaipak on scene to collect the toys at the 43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
Yaipak on scene to collect the toys at the 43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
Shallow Side at the 43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
Shallow Side at the 43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
Shallow Side at the 43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
Shallow Side at the 43rd Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run. September 14, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
The party at the Clarksville Speedway and Fairgrounds featured live music from Kid Kentucky and Shallow Side. Attendees also enjoyed pit bike races, drag races, field events, a bike show and stage contests.
Bikers Who Care, an organization of motorcycle enthusiasts dedicated to supporting the Dream Factory by fully sponsoring Camp Rainbow – a summer camp for seriously ill children – is committed to continuing the Toy Run, over 40 years later.