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In Photos: Santa's Helpers — On Motorcycles

Hundreds of motorcyclists donate to local organization.

The sound of the holidays didn't come with sleigh bells on Saturday. Instead, hundreds of riders from numerous motorcycle clubs reved up their bikes and headed to Newark for the

Approximately 500 bikes crowded the Tri-Cities League of Volunteers  (LOV) headquarters off Ruschin Drive as 102 families came in hopes to fulfill holiday wishes for their little ones.

About 200 toys were given out to children who attended, according to Joanne Paletta, program director for LOV. Executive Director Shirley Sisk added that the club members brought more than 200 toys and that the extra toys will be distributed through the organization's Adopt-A-Family program.

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