VIENNA, VA — Before the annual Santa's Ride delivers toys to local charities and area hospitals, donations can be made through the Vienna Police Department and other locations.

During Santa's Run, police officers on motorcycles pick up donated toys from local government buildings and schools and deliver them to Inova Fairfax Hospital, Georgetown Lombardi Cancer Center and local children in need. Vienna Police participates in Santa's Run along with the Fairfax County Police Department, Fairfax County Sheriff's Office, City of Fairfax Police Department, Falls Church Sheriff's Office, Herndon Police Department, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police and Virginia State Police. Electric Toy Vehicles

"The Vienna Police Department has participated in this drive for several years now, and each year we are amazed by the generosity of our town's residents in supporting this cause," said Ruth Rohr, a police dispatcher who coordinates the police department's Santa's Run participation. "The ability to lift the spirits of children in the hospital, particularly at holiday time, is so rewarding, and their expressions of joy at receiving these unexpected gifts is priceless."

Donations can be made by 3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 9 at the Vienna Police Department (301 Center St. S), Vienna Community Center (120 Cherry St. SE) or Vienna Town Hall during business hours (127 Center St. S). Unwrapped toys, games, books and gifts for children may be donated.

Other donation locations are available in Fairfax County, City of Fairfax and City of Falls Church.

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