A decade of warm-hearted effort for the Salvos

$BIG HEARTS: Motorcyclist Myrtleford\\u2019s David Hogg (left) with Salvation Army major Pauline Middleton and Yackandandah\\u2019s Trevor Botting, who started the blanket and jacket run a decade ago. PHOTOS: Coral Cooksley$

BIG HEARTS: Motorcyclist Myrtleford’s David Hogg (left) with Salvation Army major Pauline Middleton and Yackandandah’s Trevor Botting, who started the blanket and jacket run a decade ago. PHOTOS: Coral Cooksley

This year marked the 10th anniversary of blanket and jacket run for the Salvation Army

Coral Cooksley

June 3, 2025 • 02:00

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A SHINY red haulage truck armed with a happy driver and around 35 riders on their rumbling motorbikes rolled into Beechworth on May 25 laden with warm apparel for an annual collection for the Beechworth Salvation Army.

This year marked the 10th anniversary of the blanket and jacket collection to help people in need during chilly winter months.

A thrilled organiser Trevor Botting from Yackandandah said not as many riders participated this year, but the run had been “the biggest yet” with donations.

Longtime rider, supporter and helper for a decade - Myrtleford’s David Hogg - said people needed more help these days.

“We're privileged to have a roof over our head and to be warm in winter, and it doesn't take much to be kind,” he said.