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ABC GIVING TREE 2009

ABC Treecam

The ABC Giving Tree began life in 1988 as a small pine tree in Hobart's ABC foyer where presenter Ric Paterson urged listeners to leave a few toys for children in need at Christmas.

More than 20 years on and the ABC Giving Tree has snowballed into Tasmania's largest Christmas charity.

The two-storey high ABC Giving Tree in Hobart is just one of many collection points for Tasmanians to donate to families who need a hand this festive season.

Watch the true spirit of Christmas as the gifts grow under the ABC Giving Tree on the Giving Treecam: Here

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MRA Toy Run 2009

Divisional Commander Major Graeme McClimont

Over 5,000 bikers converged on the lawns of Parliament House last Saturday, bringing with them thousands of gifts and donations for our Christmas Cheer program.

Our volunteers accepted the gifts and placed them into the trucks and van for distribution right across the state.

Special mention to Divisional Commander, Major Graeme McClimont, who participated in the ride alongside our friends from the Motorcycle Riders Association.

Hobart Lord Mayor Rob Valentine, Glamorgan/Spring Bay Mayor Bertrand Cadart and Lisa Singh MP, who also participated and supported the event.

This year we received $7,000 in cash donations, $3,000 worth of store vouchers, 2 1/2 trucks of gifts and a van full of food.

Special Thanks to:

• Volunteers who assisted with collection of the gifts
• Volunteer truck drivers
• Staff who gave up their time
• The Hobart and Moonah Corps Bands
• Budget Rent a Car
• Two Way Taxis and John Radcliffe
• The Motorcycle Riders Associations

The Toy Run Will Ride Again in 2010!

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