The Town of Brookhaven’s Department of General Services Youth Bureau, through its INTERFACE Program, will co-sponsor the Red Knights Motorcycle Club New York Chapter 26 “Teddy Bear Run” on Sunday, November 23. The event aims to collect new teddy bears for children in need as part of the Youth Bureau’s Holiday Toy Drive.
Registration for the event will start at 10:30 a.m. at the Rose Caracappa Senior Center in Mount Sinai. The motorcycle ride will begin at noon and end with a lunch at Painters’ Restaurant in Brookhaven. Non-riders are invited to join the lunch at 1:00 p.m. The participation fee is $25 per rider and passenger, or $30 per person without a teddy bear. The first 100 riders will receive a free t-shirt.
Supervisor Daniel J. Panico expressed appreciation for the annual event, stating, “I want to thank the Red Knights Motorcycle Club New York Chapter 26 for holding this event every year. Because of their generosity, children across Brookhaven will experience the joy of receiving their own teddy bear this holiday season.”
The event will take place regardless of weather conditions. If there is inclement weather, participants are asked to bring their teddy bears directly to Painters’ Restaurant at 1:00 p.m. More information is available at brookhavenny.gov/teddybearrun or by contacting the Red Knights at 631-905-9082.
INTERFACE is a collaboration between individuals, corporations, and community organizations in Brookhaven to provide assistance to residents in need. The program includes about 100 partner organizations and addresses various social issues in the community.