Red Knights Motorcycle Club Plans 'Teddy Bear Run' In Brookhaven

Press release from the Town of Brookhaven:

Oct. 29, 2021

On Sunday, November 21, the Town of Brookhaven Youth Bureau INTERFACE program will host the Red Knights Motorcycle Club New York Chapter 26 Teddy Bear Run. Each year, the club holds this event to collect donations of new Teddy Bears for thousands of needy children in Brookhaven Town.

Registration starts at 10:30 am at the Terryville Fire Department Headquarters located at 19 Jayne Boulevard in Port Jefferson Station.

The ride kicks off at 12:00 noon and ends with a special lunch at Painters’ Restaurant, 416 South Country Road in Brookhaven. Non-riders can meet at Painters’ for lunch at 1:00 pm. Riders and passenger’s participation fee is $20 or $25 without a teddy bear.

The first 100 riders receive a free t-shirt. Anyone is welcome to drop off a donation at either the Terryville Fire Department Headquarters or Painters'. Go to www.BrookhavenNY.gov/ToyRun, call the Red Knights at 631-905-9802 or email info@rkny26.com for more information. Call 631-905-9802 for sponsor and vendor opportunities.

Supervisor Romaine said, “I want to thank the Red Knights Motorcycle Club for their generosity and continued support of this program. These contributions will make it possible for so many children in need to experience the joy of opening a gift this holiday season.”

The Town of Brookhaven INTERFACE program provides a variety of goods and services to those in need through volunteerism and generous donations from our partners. The Town greatly appreciates the efforts of the volunteers and the generosity of Town residents who donate to all these worthy causes. For more information, go to www.brookhavenny.gov.

This press release was produced by the Town of Brookhaven. The views expressed here are the author's own.