Pickens County Toy Run

Thank you Demos Scott and Chris Devall for being good Little Elves and volunteering to picking up all these bikes today to assemble!!! They have half of them complete. Ya’ll are awesome!!!!

If anyone is available today and can help Scott unload this truck and reload it a couple of times, we would greatly appreciate it. it’s all toys for the Pickens county toy run and Toys for tots Please reach out to us. He will be starting the first unload at 10 o’clock.

Holy Cow!!!!!
You guys really showed out this year!!!!
We have the final 3rd Annual Pickens County Toy Run count…
Toy - 1,213
Bikes - 24
Stocking stuffers - a bunch
Stress balls - 132
Lip Balm - 83
Fuzzy Socks - 91
Gloves - 38
Shoes - 5
Bedroom shoes - 3
Toboggans/Hats - 14
Scarfs - 3
Hat/Scarf sets - 2
Regular socks - 67
PJ Bottoms - 4
Sweatshirts - 4
Leggings - 1
Tights - 1
Shirts - 10
Joggers - 3
Head wraps - 2
Hoodie Jacket - 1
Hoodies - 5
Total: 1,706
Thank you Dion Swafford and Kit Heelan for helping us sort, count, bag and load the truck. We could not have gotten it all done without you.
Now for the toy run count:
Motorcycles - 337
Hot Rods - 28
Jeeps - 33
Cars/Trucks - 31
Total Count: 429
Thank you to everyone!!!
Yall all need to pat yourselves on the back. We need to give a HUGE Thank you to all of the first responders who blocked traffic and keep us safe, thank you to Greenville Pickens Speedway for allowing us to use their space to line up and thank you to The Market at the Mill for allow us to end our ride there and David Lewandowski with Penske Truck for donating the truck. Without you guys, this ride would not be possible.
With almost 700 kids on Santa’s list this year, they are going to have a great Christmas. If you missed the Pickens CountyToy Run, we still have Toys For Tots boxes out all over Pickens County You can drop a toy in the box until the first week in Dec. One other shout out. Thank you to Anna Galloway Catron. She donated 6 cases of leggings to the older children of Pickens County. Thank you again to all of you!!! Y’all are amazing!!

Keep in mind, this is a 26’ truck!!! We will be going to Market at the Mill in a bit to count and sort toys. If you would like to help, reach out to us for a time, between these, the ones we have already collected and those we still need to collect, We should be able to accommodate the close to 700 children that are on our Santa list this year. Thank you to all of you who have made this possible.

Does anyone know who the other rider was in the accident? We know Tony was one and thank God he is going to be ok. But, we don’t know the other guy and would like to check on him.

WooHoo!!!!!
It’s finally Pickens County Toy Run day!!
Don’t forget your toy and your extra item if you are bringing one for the older kiddos.
Also, please bring small bills. If possible nothing over a $20.
Now lets go have fun and put another successful toy run in the books!!

The 2nd Tiger Express Car Wash winner for the day is Richard Veronee. He saw his flyer at Harley Davidson. Thank you Richard for supporting the Pickens County Toy Run!! We will see you tomorrow!!

We would like to give a special thanks to Waterboys Pools, LLC for being a sponsor. Your generosity is very much appreciated. Donations like yours go a long way towards making a child's Christmas much more memorable.

(864) 326-8394

We would like to give a special thanks to The Sandwich Shop LLC for being a sponsor. Your generosity is very much appreciated. Donations like yours go a long way towards making a child's Christmas much more memorable.

Located in The Market At The Mill
225 Pumpkintown Hwy, Pickens, SC 29671

Todays Tiger Express Wash free car wash winner is Dale Sorgenfrei. He saw the Pickens CountyToy Run flyer at The Lucky Jar. Congratulations Dale. I know it’s tempting but you can’t ride your Harley through the car wash!!! 😜
(Thanks Christian for drawing the name)

We would like to give a special thanks to Up2You Creations for being a sponsor. Your generosity is very much appreciated. Donations like yours go a long way towards making a child's Christmas much more memorable.

Address: 225 Pumpkintown Hwy P26 & P146, Pickens, SC 29671
Phone: (864) 414-7363
up2youcreations.etsy.com

We would like to give a special thanks to LVLZone for being a sponsor. Your generosity is very much appreciated. Donations like yours go a long way towards making a child's Christmas much more memorable.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090340445992
Address: 225 Pumpkintown Hwy Unit P147-148, Pickens, SC 29671
[email protected]

We would like to give a special thanks to The Groves At Clemson for being a sponsor. Your generosity is very much appreciated. Donations like yours go a long way towards making a child's Christmas much more memorable.

http://cuatthegrovesclemson.com/
Address: 300 Arrowhead Dr, Central, SC 29630
Phone: (864) 419-9655

We would like to give a special thanks to Metrocon, Inc. for being a sponsor. Your generosity is very much appreciated. Donations like yours go a long way towards making a child's Christmas much more memorable.

https://metroconinc.net/
Address: 2399 Norris Hwy, Central, SC 29630
Phone: (864) 868-9882

Tomorrow is the BIG DAY!!! The day the community comes together to make sure all the children of PC have a smile on their faces on Christmas morning.
I didn’t draw a Tiger Express Car Wash winner yesterday…so, today I’m going to draw 2 names. One this morning and one later this afternoon. So stand by….

Excited to have Moo’s Creamery & Sandwich Shop join us at The Market at the Mill on November 18th,

Excited to have Alazan Taco Truck join us at The Market at the Mill on November 18th.

Excited to have Twisted Q BBQ-Sc, LLC join us at The Market at the Mill on November 18th!!

We would like to give a special thanks to Margaret's Restaurant for being a sponsor. Your generosity is very much appreciated. Donations like yours go a long way towards making a child's Christmas much more memorable.

https://www.facebook.com/Margaretsrestaurant
Address: 402 S Norris Dr, Norris, SC 29667
Phone: (864) 639-5200

We would like to give a special thanks to Pizza and Then Some for being a sponsor. Your generosity is very much appreciated. Donations like yours go a long way towards making a child's Christmas much more memorable.

https://pizzaandthensome.net/
Address: 5809 Calhoun Memorial Hwy, Easley, SC 29640
Phone: (864) 442-5022

We would like to give a special thanks to Community First Real Estate for being a sponsor. Your generosity is very much appreciated. Donations like yours go a long way towards making a child's Christmas much more memorable.

https://www.sccommunityfirst.com/
Address: 3878, 1824 E Main St STE M, Easley, SC 29640
Phone: (864) 855-4858

We would like to give a special thanks to New Story Lending for being a sponsor. Your generosity is very much appreciated. Donations like yours go a long way towards making a child's Christmas much more memorable.

https://www.newstorylending.com/
Address: 1824 E Main St STE A, Easley, SC 29640
Phone: (866) 497-7005

We would like to give a special thanks to Butterfly Wellness Yoga Meditation Center for being a sponsor. Your generosity is very much appreciated. Donations like yours go a long way towards making a child's Christmas much more memorable.

https://www.facebook.com/butterflywellnessshala/
Address: 4606 Moorefield Memorial Hwy, Pickens, SC 29671
Phone: (864) 624-7747

We would like to give a special thanks to Indigo Pediatric Dentistry for being a sponsor. Your generosity is very much appreciated. Donations like yours go a long way towards making a child's Christmas much more memorable.

https://www.smilewithindigo.com/
Address: 1673 E Main St Unit B, Easley, SC 29640
Phone: (864) 442-6770

We would like to give a special thanks to Pure Platinum Mc/sc Greenville South Carolina for being a sponsor. Your generosity is very much appreciated. Donations like yours go a long way towards making a child's Christmas much more memorable.

We would like to give a special thanks to Mr Cactus Mexican Kitchen for being a sponsor. Your generosity is very much appreciated. Donations like yours go a long way towards making a child's Christmas much more memorable.

https://mrcactusmexicankitchen.com/
Address: 6020 Calhoun Memorial Hwy, Easley, SC 29640
Phone: (864) 644-8148

We would like to give a special thanks to Luther & Lewis for being a sponsor. Your generosity is very much appreciated. Donations like yours go a long way towards making a child's Christmas much more memorable.

https://www.lutherandlewisllc.com/
Address: 1824 E Main St, Easley, SC 29640
Phone: (864) 855-4858

We would like to give a special thanks to Butterbeans Of Easley for being a sponsor. Your generosity is very much appreciated. Donations like yours go a long way towards making a child's Christmas much more memorable.

https://www.facebook.com/butterbeanseasley
Address: 302 E A Ave, Easley, SC 29640
Phone: (864) 810-3745

The Pickens County Toy Run is only 3 DAYS away!!! We are still out hustling to get everything in place. We want it to be a great event for everyone. With that being said…I have another FREE Tiger Express Wash winner. Todays winner is Logan Paauwe. He saw the flyer at Iron Horse Steamers in downtown Easley! Congratulations Logan!!! (Thank you Lori for drawing the name)

We would like to recognize DETACHMENT #1145 MARINE CORPS LEAGUE out of Pickens, SC for allowing us to do this on their behalf and for being a sponsor. Your generosity is very much appreciated. Donations like yours go a long way towards making a child's Christmas much more memorable.

We would like to give a special thanks to R L Henry for being a sponsor. Your generosity is very much appreciated. Donations like yours go a long way towards making a child's Christmas much more memorable.
Address: 1450 GENTRY MEM HWY EASLEY, SC 29640
Phone: (864) 306-1224

Wow!! A huge Thank You to Bridgett Bolt Kelly for showing up in a remarkable way to put smiles on so many faces this holiday season. We truly appreciate your efforts and contributions to this cause.

We would like to give a special thanks to On The Rail Bar & Grill for being a sponsor. Your generosity is very much appreciated. Donations like yours go a long way towards making a child's Christmas much more memorable.

https://ontheraileasleysc.com/
Address: 465 E Main St, Easley, SC 29640
Phone: (864) 671-6062

We would like to give a special thanks to Olympus Home for being a sponsor. Your generosity is very much appreciated. Donations like yours go a long way towards making a child's Christmas much more memorable.
https://olympushome.org/
Address: 135 Kiowa Ln, Piedmont, SC 29673
Phone: (864) 619-4944

We are deeply honored and humbled to announce that the mother Ashley Hare, her fiancé Tommy Hughes Jr. and brother Easton Hare of a fallen hero, Officer Matthew Hare of the Easley Police Department E.O.W August 2, 2023, will be joining us as the Grand Marshals for this year's Toy Run. Their presence adds a poignant and meaningful dimension to our event as we come together to celebrate the spirit of giving and community.

It is with great respect and admiration that we extend our warmest welcome to Ms. Hare, Mr. Hughes Jr. and Easton Hare. Their sacrifice and resilience embody the strength and courage that define our community. We recognize that their journey has been one of immense challenge, and we are grateful that they have chosen to share this special occasion with us.

As Grand Marshals, Ms. Hare, Mr. Hughes Jr., and Easton Hare will lead the procession of the Toy Run, symbolizing the unity and support that our community provides in times of both joy and sorrow. Their presence will serve as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by our law enforcement officers and their families.

We encourage everyone to join us in expressing our deepest gratitude to Ms. Hare, Mr. Hughes Jr., and Easton Hare for their bravery and strength. Let us come together as a community to show our support, compassion, and appreciation for their loved one's service and sacrifice.

The Toy Run has always been about bringing joy and happiness to those in need, and having Ms. Hare, Mr. Hughes Jr., and Easton Hare as our Grand Marshals adds a profound layer of meaning to our event. We hope that you will join us in making this year's Toy Run a truly special and memorable occasion.

Thank you for your continued support and generosity.

Todays Car Wash Winner is:
Anderson Ford Employee “Guy With The Sunglasses”!!! (I don’t know his name so that’s how I had it written on the paper 😜)
CONGRATULATIONS “Guy with the Sunglasses”!!! (Thanks Tom for drawing the name for me)

We would like to give a special thanks to The Bow for being a sponsor. Your generosity is very much appreciated. Donations like yours go a long way towards making a child's Christmas much more memorable.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057560674932
Address: 119 W Main St, Easley, SC 29640
Phone: (864) 855-3714