When she was a single mum doing it tough, Uniting stepped in to help Marie ’Gremlin’ Grima and her children.
Now Marie is giving back, organising the second Wyndham Bike Night Christmas toy run.
Marie and her band of merry volunteers are hosting a free community event and kids party on Saturday 29 November at Brothers on K in Werribee South.
The event will be preceded by a toy run through Wyndham starting at the Highway Lounge at 10am. The convoy will travel past the RAAF base in Point Cook, along the freeway to Old Geelong Road, past Werribee Plaza to Ballan Road, past the race course to Brothers On K.
The free family festival, between 12 and 4pm, will boast music, a jumping castle, popcorn and slushies, games and snacks.
There is a giving tree already set up at the restaurant and Marie encourages community members to drop off unwrapped gifts for needy children in Wyndham.
“We need presents for all ages. If you can only give $5, then give $5. Anything that will help out is welcome,“ she said.
Last year the toy ride filled a van and two cars with presents. All toys will be donated to Uniting Vic.Tas Werribee and distributed locally.
“Uniting were there when I needed help. I was a young single mum 20 years ago and their help made a big difference,“ said Marie, who also collects clothes and toys throughout the year for the Uniting opportunity shop in Werribee.
