What an incredible turnout for Chicagoland Toys for Tots 47th Annual Motorcycle Parade. This year saw thousands of riders joining together to help distribute over 30,000 toys to children and their families. Commissioner Aguilar would like to thank Toys for Tots President Lester George Fortier, Parade Coordinate Sam Johnson, and all the volunteers and first responders who made this possible. Commissioner also thanks Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle for joining the annual motorcycle parade. Called “The World’s Largest Motorcycle Parade,” the Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade has become one of the most anticipated and exciting motorcycle events in America. Each year, on the first Sunday in December, motorcyclists come to Chicago to donate toys and ride their bikes.  There are Chicagoland Toys for Tots Drop Boxes located all around Chicagoland, ensuring that underprivileged children from all corners of our county are able to open a toy this holiday season.  The parade raises funds through the sales of Chicago Toys for Tots Parade merchandise. Some of these funds are used to purchase additional toys, while some are given directly to deserving children, families, and organizations who assist children. A list of those Drop Box locations can be found on the Chicagoland Toys for Tots website www.chicagolandtft.org Monetary donations can also be made by check to Chicagoland TFT, PO Box 388500, Chicago, IL 60638. You can also donate directly to Chicagoland Toys for Tots on the website’s donation page https://chicagolandtft.org/direct-donations.

Photo Credit: Office of Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar