Santa's Hard-Working Harley Riders Aid the Red Stocking Fund
Harley riders came from various parts of Island as well as mainland.
Harley riders came from various parts of Island as well as mainland.
“On the way over here, people give you weird looks because it’s not even Thanksgiving yet,” said Mike (Panhead) Fuss.
“On the way over here, people give you weird looks because it’s not even Thanksgiving yet,” said Mike (Panhead) Fuss.
Santa declares Sandy Joyce and Susie Wallo are on his good list.
Santa declares Sandy Joyce and Susie Wallo are on his good list.
"The community comes together to make this happen," said Phil Levesque.
"The community comes together to make this happen," said Phil Levesque.
Harley riders teamed up with Red Stocking Fund over three decades ago.
Harley riders teamed up with Red Stocking Fund over three decades ago.
Santa (Mike Fuss) leads the way.
Santa (Mike Fuss) leads the way.
The group wound its way from Katama to Menemsha to the Lagoon Pond drawbridge.
The group wound its way from Katama to Menemsha to the Lagoon Pond drawbridge.
The Harley riders solicited donations along the way.
The Harley riders solicited donations along the way.
The Harley riders promote the event, but they don’t have to do much because so many people love to participate.
The Harley riders promote the event, but they don’t have to do much because so many people love to participate.
Entire group gathers for a wave.
Entire group gathers for a wave.
This year the ride raised $12,127, on top of toy donations.
This year the ride raised $12,127, on top of toy donations.
Now Red Stocking volunteers will go to work, organizing, wrapping and distributing gifts to hundreds of Island families.
Now Red Stocking volunteers will go to work, organizing, wrapping and distributing gifts to hundreds of Island families.
The Martha's Vineyard Harley Riders gathered for the annual Red Stocking Fund run, a motorcycle ride that provides new toys and warm clothing for needy Island children at Christmas.
This year the ride raised $12,127, on top of toy donations.