Bikers Pack Over 5,400 Shoeboxes for Kids

By Tommy Berry   •   October 17, 2016

Bikers holding green and red shoeboxes, smiling
The Billy Graham Library hosted its 9th annual Bikers With Boxes event on Saturday, Oct. 15, in conjunction with Operation Christmas Child. Bikers from around the region brought shoeboxes filled with goodies for children around the world.
Bikers sitting around a table, smiling
Over 1,200 people attended the event, sharing in food, games, laughs and, of course, their hope of spreading God's love through the shoebox gifts.
 
Taking a group photo outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Stacking red and green boxes
A total of 5,436 boxes were collected, almost 1,000 more than last year.
Biker taking photo off of a cardboard prayer wall
Samaritan's Purse oversees Operation Christmas Child. The organization posted pictures of children around the globe so bikers could pick one and pray over each child.
Biker placing box at bottom of cart full of boxes
Adding a box to the pile.
Lines of bikers ride through parking lot
The Carolina Faith Riders out of Greensboro, North Carolina, contributed the most shoeboxes as a group at 1,648 boxes.
Teddy bear dressed as biker on back of bike
This teddy bear came along for the ride.
Older man holding little boy, both wearing matching hats, as people get a picture
A photo-worthy duo.
Biker couple walking toward Library entrance
Many who attended toured the Billy Graham Library afterwards. The free tour tells the story of how God has used Billy Graham to spread the Gospel, and gives people a chance to respond to that Gospel, too.
The back of a biker's jacket as he faces the Library
Bikers With Boxes is one of the Library's largest annual events. See what else the Library has to offer.
Man talks to circle of bikers
A man who once received a shoebox shares with a group of bikers. Several bikers also shared their own faith journey with attendees.
Group posing behind "frames"
A photo booth of sorts to capture the event.
Woman on bike with pink helmet
That's a wrap for this year's Bikers With Boxes, but the Billy Graham Library has a lot to offer all year long. See what's coming up.