Toy Run organizer Brillo accepts donations at the Douglas Firehall Sunday, August 21. It was the 22nd year for the annual Bob Valliant Toy Run. Douglas Volunteer Firefighters, Capital City Fire and Rescue, the Triangle Club and Louie's Bar supported the run. The Panhandlers Motorcycle Club rounded up hundreds of soft toys.

Toy Run organizer Brillo accepts donations at the Douglas Firehall Sunday, August 21. It was the 22nd year for the annual Bob Valliant Toy Run. Douglas Volunteer Firefighters, Capital City Fire and Rescue, the Triangle Club and Louie's Bar supported the run. The Panhandlers Motorcycle Club rounded up hundreds of soft toys.

Photos: Toy run

Panhandler Mark Pritchett and a new friend enjoy the Douglas sunshine. 2016 was the 22nd year for the annual Bob Valliant Toy Run. Douglas Volunteer Firefighters, Capital City Fire and Rescue, the Triangle Club and Louie’s Bar supported the run. The Panhandlers Motorcycle Club rounded up hundreds of soft toys.

Panhandler Mark Pritchett and a new friend enjoy the Douglas sunshine. 2016 was the 22nd year for the annual Bob Valliant Toy Run. Douglas Volunteer Firefighters, Capital City Fire and Rescue, the Triangle Club and Louie's Bar supported the run. The Panhandlers Motorcycle Club rounded up hundreds of soft toys.

Panhandler Mark Pritchett and a new friend enjoy the Douglas sunshine. 2016 was the 22nd year for the annual Bob Valliant Toy Run. Douglas Volunteer Firefighters, Capital City Fire and Rescue, the Triangle Club and Louie’s Bar supported the run. The Panhandlers Motorcycle Club rounded up hundreds of soft toys.

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