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Christmas Thank You Letter [2010]
Smoky Mountain Ride In bikers,
This years as always the Christmas
giveaway was such a heart warming event and a true blessing. Thanks to all
of you who poured your hearts into this we were able to sponsor over 50
kids, plus give 24 families a Turkey to go along with their Christmas gifts.
The Christmas parade was a rainy cold mess,
but despite the weather a lot of the community still came out to watch the
parade and put toys in our sleigh as it went by. So we got a pretty good
amount of toys considering the rain and chill factor.
The Smoky Mountain Ride in was the reason
we were able to sponsor so many children. I know we will be making a lot of
children and parents happy come Christmas day. I personally was thanked with
heartfelt emotions and tears by several parents or grandparents. One parent
called my cell and left a message after our giveaway, she was choking up as
she was thanking us tremondously letting us know that she wished she could
send each one of us a card personally, and tell us how grateful that she
would be able to give her 2 kids a nice Christmas. I played the message for
several of the people in the band who had volunteered their time to perform
for us at our party and fundraising. I think we all shed some tears and felt
blessed to be a part of such a great cause.
As you will see in the pictures of our
party and fundraising benefit, a good time was had by all. We were also able
to raise more toy donations and cash for toys for some children who have not
been sponsored yet.
Our group would like to share the blessing with you,
through these pictures that were captured of the true Christmas spirit.
Please pass this along with a big THANK YOU!! from the Carolina Mountain
Riders and we look so forward to the Smoky Mountain Ride in 2011.
There are about 6 different e-mails of pictures coming your way. Enjoy
Many thanks again,
Carolina Mountain Riders
