Toledo Speedway

The 26^th Annual Bikers of Northwest Ohio Toy Run was held Sunday Nov. 1 at Toledo Speedway, and over 700 bikers and total attendance of over 1000 generated $9,100 to benefit Harbor Behavioral Healthcare & Children’s Services of Toledo.

Organized annually by lifelong Toledo resident and veteran biker “Big Mike” Wenzel, the outing brings together several local and regional biker clubs who donate either a child’s Christmas gift or a $10 cash donation to participate. The event, annually held on the first Sunday in November, features an appearance by Santa, who distributes wrapped presents to children in attendance.

Former Toledo Mayor and current mayoral election candidate Mike Bell and Lucas County Sheriff deputies led the procession, which departed from Toledo Speedway and routed along Benore Road, Alexis Road, I-75, I-280, Greenbelt Parkway and Cherry Street to downtown Toledo.

Harbor, founded over 95 years ago, is the largest mental health provider in Northwest Ohio with several locations in the Toledo area including the Toledo Children’s Hospital. The agency offers a wide range of services with several programs dedicated to children’s services such as family medicine, assistance and consulting for childcare centers, Developmental Pediatrics and school-based achievement programs.