Christmas came early for a throng of car enthusiasts gathered at a University of Victoria parking lot recently.

The 30th annual Vancouver Island Mustang Association Toy Run brought out more than 100 collector car owners to help raise toy and cash donations for the Salvation ArmyB次元官网网址檚 Christmas Fund.

B次元官网网址淭he sun was shining. The last two years it was rain, so we were happy,B次元官网网址� said organizer Carol LeGrand, who owns a few vintage Mustangs of her own.

Santa stopped by with a few candy canes before drivers took a one-hour cruise up to the Christmas tree farm on East Saanich Road, then back down to Beaver Lake Park for a barbecue with Salvation Army officials.

B次元官网网址淲e handed them a cheque for $1,200 as well as a ton of toys,B次元官网网址� LeGrand said.

The club has raised about $50,000 and thousands of toys in the past three decades for the Salvation Army. Members also donated to Jeneece Place in View Royal as well as Victoria Hospice this year.

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ItB次元官网网址檚 about socializing and raising money for a good cause at the same time, she added.

In the summer months, club members gather each Friday at KMS Tools and Equipment in Colwood, where the business helps raise donations for various charities.

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To learn more about the Vancouver Island Mustang Association, visit vima.mysite.com or call 250-881-1423.

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