Thousands of bicycles & toys were given away to families in LA (they waited in line for 26 hrs) pics

[Kadie]

L.A. Dream Center Volunteer Kris Lee wears a santa hat as thousands of bikes and toys are seen on the floor of the LA Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California, December 20, 2009. Thousands of bicycles and toys were given away to families in need during The Dream Center Christmas in the City event.


Markita Moten walks back to her seat with her two-year-old daughter Dyone (C) and her eight-year-old god daughter in the LA Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California, December 20, 2009. Thousands of bicycles and toys were given away to families in need during The Dream Center Christmas in the City event. Moten and her family waited in line for over 26 hours, including sleeping outside overnight, to ensure they were one of the families to receive the bikes and toys.


An L.A. Dream Center volunteer helps a boy choose his new bike at the LA Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California, December 20, 2009. Thousands of bicycles and toys were given away to families in need during The Dream Center Christmas in the City event.


Camille Ross smiles as her six-year-old son Jaiden Copeland receives a new bicycle in the LA Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California, December 20, 2009. Thousands of bicycles and toys were given away to families in need during The Dream Center Christmas in the City event. Ross waited in line for over 32 hours, including sleeping outside overnight, to ensure they were one of the families to receive the gifts.


Jennifer Browne (2nd L) carries toys as her five-year-old niece Amani Middlebrooks (L), her 10-year-old son Semajay Jackson (3rd L) and her 11-year-old relative Kayjjahnae Simmons walk out with new bicycles at the LA Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California, December 20, 2009. Thousands of bicycles and toys were given away to families in need during The Dream Center Christmas in the City event. Browne and her family waited in line for 27 hours, including staying overnight, to ensure that they were one of the families to receive the gifts.


Nine-year-old Precious Robinson smiles while riding her new bicycle as her family leaves the L.A. Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California, December 20, 2009. Thousands of bicycles and toys were given away to families in need during The Dream Center Christmas in the City event.


Eric Liu (C) thanks L.A. Dream Center volunteer Marissa Mundy (R) after she was able to find an extra bike for his four-year-old son Landon Liu (L) as thousands of bikes and toys are given away to families in need at The Dream Center Christmas in a city event in Los Angeles, California, December 20, 2009.


Linda Dennis (L) sits with her 11-year-old family member Sharee Nelo (R) inside the L.A. Sports Area in Los Angeles, California, December 20, 2009. Thousands of bicycles and toys were given away to families in need during The Dream Center Christmas in the City event. Dennis and her family waited in line outside for over 16 hours, including sleeping overnight, to ensure they were one of the families to receive the and gifts.

[Kerrytravelers]

1. How wonderful!

I'm in LA and have not heard of this organization before. I wonder if it is something the Mr. and I can join for next year.

[Kadie]

3. Sure is a lot of bikes.

Wonderful that so many kids will benefit.

[monmouth]

2. It gives me such joy to see their joy. The volunteers smiling and

happy make it fun for all.