The Buddy Oney Toy Run and organizers, Bad To The Bone Riders, presented Sheriff Mike Clore and Milam County Brown Santa and staff with 18 bicycles valued at $2,700 with another 35 bikes donated by David and Billie Sanderson of Woom Cycles of Austin.
After a record-breaking ride of $13,650, another $5,700 in toys was presented to Jocelyn Lewis and Pam Kaufman for Rockdale Christmas RoundUp. This presentation also included Buddy Oney’s daughters, Janet Oney Svrcek and Vickie Oney Houston.
Donations of $2,700 each were given to Jeanie Weed and Rachel Owens for Milam County CPS and Larry Drabek with Thorndale Cares.
The 2023 Toy Run’s record year included $8,000 in anonymous donations of both toys and money. In the 18 year history of the Buddy Oney Toy Run the organization has raised $126,550.
Organizer Charles Starr said, “Thank you to everyone for helping the less fortunate kids and families of Milam County. We could not do this each year without your big hearts and support. We would especially like to thank The Rockdale Reporter, KRXT, KMIL and The Cameron Herald for helping to get the word out about this event. God bless you all.”
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