The Thumb Area Mud Runners is a four wheel drive club located in the “Thumb” of Michigan.  We sponsor events for the purpose of funding our featured project, Tuscola County Christmas for Kids.  In the early 80’s the members wanted to start a toy drive project, so they partnered with Toys for Tots.  The Mud Runners worked hard to put on events for this charity and others.  The annual Toys for Tots Benefit was an event that served this cause.

In the 90’s the members voted to change the name of the toy project to Tuscola County Christmas for Kids.  With the assistance of the county Department of Social Services the project increased in popularity. Tuscola County Christmas for Kids is synonymous with Thumb Area Mud Runners and  they  still host events including the annual Christmas for Kids Benefit where money is made specifically for providing toys to needy families in Tuscola County.

We have recently started to work with Mayville Area Share Shop who will provide as many food boxes as their organization can afford.  Tuscola County DHHS will be helping us again this year by mailing out the applications.

The future of the  program is strong and we look forward to many years to come helping the needy in our community.