European cars filled with toys will cruise through 91原创 this weekend in support of the local Christmas Bureau.
Dubberz, a community made-up of European car enthusiasts, is hosting its 12th annual Xmas Toy Drive on Sunday, Dec. 8.
Families in need are on the car club鈥檚 mind all year, not only in December, according to Alora Vandenberg, a club member.
She said the group holds raffles at car events throughout the year to fundraise. During the holidays each year the group collects what was raised and makes a contribution to the Bureau.
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鈥淲e鈥檙e just a big community and we love to give back more than anything, and I think that鈥檚 where it all started,鈥� said Vandenberg. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a really great cause, especially with all the members having families and kids its become even more meaningful.鈥�
This year Dubberz, derived from vdub, a nickname used to refer to Volkswagen cars, will be donating $2,000 and what Vandenberg hopes will be a truck full of toys.
鈥淎ll the members that are coming will be bringing toys,鈥� she said.
The club has also teamed up with Vancouver Audi and local dealerships who have been collecting donations during the holidays.
Last year the group had only seven cars and nine people participating in the cruise, but Vandenberg said the club has been working to increase awareness.
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Roughly 100 people have confirmed they will be joining this year鈥檚 cruise on the club鈥檚 Facebook page, according to Vandenberg.
鈥淸It鈥檚] weather depended because people sometimes don鈥檛 like to drive if it鈥檚 super rainy, but we鈥檙e hoping to get 50 [people] at least, 鈥� she said.
The group will meet at a Starbucks in Coquitlam (1988 United Blvd.) at 10 a.m. and begin their cruise over to the 91原创 Christmas Bureau at 11 a.m.
Vandenberg encourages anyone with a European car to join the family-friendly event.
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