The 8th Annual Freeport to Port O'Connor Toy and Poker Run
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The 8th Annual Freeport to Port O'Connor Toy and Poker Run
Every year for the last 7 years we have put on a Toy Run from Freeport Texas to Port O'Connor Texas, by boat, through the ICW. We round up toys and donations and load boats of any size and point the armada south. The event was really started on 2Coolfishing.com and most participants are members of that site. This year we are looking to increase the size of the event considerably. We are reaching out to like-minded organizations for help. All the toys go to the Adopt an Angel program 501(c)(3), which benefits many other At-Risk children programs across South Texas. Last year we had close to 25 boats and 80 participants.
The 8th Annual Freeport to Port O'Connor Toy Run will be held on December 4th (Saturday) this year. We will depart Bridge Bait and Tackle in Freeport Texas at 0900 rather than our usual 1000 and we have a bunch of new changes this year, including a poker run along the way.
We ask that you please help us to get as many toys as possible to the kids in the orphanages, at-risk shelters and centers for abused children. The Toy Run provides toys to the Angel Tree program in POC. Last year we delivered over $20,000 in new toys. These toys go to abused and at-risk children, orphans and displaced families in a 7 county area surrounding POC. This year we will increase that to 8 or 9 counties due to the increased need. I wish to stress that these are not just kids whose families have hit hard times. These are children in critical situations where the toys we give may be the only nice thing that happens for them all year long. We truly need your help.
The run is for boats of all sizes. We stop at Sargent and Matagorda so fuel is no problem. We arrive at POC no faster than the slowest boat but everyone is allowed to run at their own speed to each stop and wait for us there if they wish to. Lunch will be at the Waterfront Restaurant at Matagorda Harbor. This year we will have a Poker Run. Each captain and crew will draw a card at each stop and the winner will be announced at the party in POC. Entry is $20.00 and winner takes 50%. Remainder goes to the Angel Tree program for purchasing batteries, gift wrap, etc. We will have a lot of door prizes at the party also.
The run is 72 miles start to finish with all but 12 miles in the ICW. The remainder is crossing Matagorda Bay to POC. Our host hotel is The Inn At Clark's but there are plenty of rooms available in POC and plenty of slips. We can assist if you need more info on slips or lodging. The event is family and kid friendly. We arrange all activities so that they are centralized and we make sure transportation is available to everyone in POC. You may depart POC for the return trip at your own convenience but most return in groups around 0900 to 1100. Free breakfast is provided by the Chamber of Commerce.
Every year most boats participated in the POC Lighted Boat Parade. This year the USCG will once again try to beat our boats but we intend to give them a whuppin like we did year before last. We will post details for special boat lighting providers later on. The parade is a huge draw for locals as well as visitors so be sure to participate.
Please feel free to contact me or any of the elves by email or phone. We have both copies of the below flier as well as donation forms available for distribution if needed.
Jerry Karnes (Program Director) 281-558-4696 [email protected]
Jonathan Bahr (Media Director) 713-553-1131 [email protected]
Bill Bahr (Donations Coordinator) 713-416-1082 [email protected]
Patrick Martin (Donations Coordinator) 713-907-5122 [email protected]
Kyle Cunningham (Donations Coordinator) 832-407-5551 [email protected]
The 8th Annual Freeport to Port O'Connor Toy Run will be held on December 4th (Saturday) this year. We will depart Bridge Bait and Tackle in Freeport Texas at 0900 rather than our usual 1000 and we have a bunch of new changes this year, including a poker run along the way.
We ask that you please help us to get as many toys as possible to the kids in the orphanages, at-risk shelters and centers for abused children. The Toy Run provides toys to the Angel Tree program in POC. Last year we delivered over $20,000 in new toys. These toys go to abused and at-risk children, orphans and displaced families in a 7 county area surrounding POC. This year we will increase that to 8 or 9 counties due to the increased need. I wish to stress that these are not just kids whose families have hit hard times. These are children in critical situations where the toys we give may be the only nice thing that happens for them all year long. We truly need your help.
The run is for boats of all sizes. We stop at Sargent and Matagorda so fuel is no problem. We arrive at POC no faster than the slowest boat but everyone is allowed to run at their own speed to each stop and wait for us there if they wish to. Lunch will be at the Waterfront Restaurant at Matagorda Harbor. This year we will have a Poker Run. Each captain and crew will draw a card at each stop and the winner will be announced at the party in POC. Entry is $20.00 and winner takes 50%. Remainder goes to the Angel Tree program for purchasing batteries, gift wrap, etc. We will have a lot of door prizes at the party also.
The run is 72 miles start to finish with all but 12 miles in the ICW. The remainder is crossing Matagorda Bay to POC. Our host hotel is The Inn At Clark's but there are plenty of rooms available in POC and plenty of slips. We can assist if you need more info on slips or lodging. The event is family and kid friendly. We arrange all activities so that they are centralized and we make sure transportation is available to everyone in POC. You may depart POC for the return trip at your own convenience but most return in groups around 0900 to 1100. Free breakfast is provided by the Chamber of Commerce.
Every year most boats participated in the POC Lighted Boat Parade. This year the USCG will once again try to beat our boats but we intend to give them a whuppin like we did year before last. We will post details for special boat lighting providers later on. The parade is a huge draw for locals as well as visitors so be sure to participate.
Please feel free to contact me or any of the elves by email or phone. We have both copies of the below flier as well as donation forms available for distribution if needed.
Jerry Karnes (Program Director) 281-558-4696 [email protected]
Jonathan Bahr (Media Director) 713-553-1131 [email protected]
Bill Bahr (Donations Coordinator) 713-416-1082 [email protected]
Patrick Martin (Donations Coordinator) 713-907-5122 [email protected]
Kyle Cunningham (Donations Coordinator) 832-407-5551 [email protected]
