Motorcyclists gear up to collect toys and gifts to help families in need in Peterborough at Christmas
Keen motorcyclists are gearing up to collect toys and gifts to help families in need in Peterborough over Christmas.
An appeal has been launched by the riders of the Custodians MC East Anglia Chapter, which is made up of military veterans and emergency service first responders who are committed to supporting local communities and charitable causes.
They are planning to host a Charity Toy Drop on December 12 in support of the Peterborough-based Little Miracles, which provides vital support to children with additional needs and disabilities, together with their families.
The club is now appealing for donations of new toys and gifts for children, food hampers, toiletries and hygiene products plus essential household items for families facing hardship.
John Pickering, fund raiser and secretary of the Custodians MC East Anglia Chapter, said: “This initiative is particularly important as many families continue to face financial pressures during the festive period.
"With your support, we hope to ensure that children and families in our local community have a brighter Christmas.
He added: “The Custodians MC East Anglia Chapter takes great pride in supporting local charitable causes, and we believe this event demonstrates the power of communities coming together to help those most in need.
"If anyone would like to donate, gifts can be taken to the Rookswood social club in March which is kindly taking items all through November until our Christmas delivery on December 12 at Little Miracles.
In addition, the club has set up a Just Giving page to raise money for Little Miracles.
It’s aim is to raise £1,000 but the fundraising has already reached £1,195.
It states: “Custodians MC East Anglia would like to raise money to give Little Miracles' families a Christmas that they will remember forever.
"Every penny raised will help local families when they need it most.”
The Just giving pages can be found at www.justgiving.com/page/custodians-mc-littlemiraclescharity
The Custodians MC is the first motorcycle club set up for Crown Servants and is open to serving or former members of the Crown services, including the Armed Forces, Police, Ambulance and Fire Service, as well as veterans and emergency services personnel.