Hello all,

 

I am collecting children's bikes that will be given to underprivleged children during the Christmas Holidays.   Children's bikes in any condition are fine, as we have a work crew of of six state prison inmates who can repair and repaint donated bikes.

 

For almost 20 years, this has been a GCC Christmas project.  We collect bikes from the community, prison inmates fix them and agencies such as the Gainesville Police Department School resource officers and Hope for the Holidays give them to deserving kids.

 

Right now we have enough adult size bikes, but we need CHILDREN SIZE BIKES, ESPECIALLY BIKES WITH 20" WHEELS.   Adult size Beach cruiser bikes (one-speed with a foot brake) are also popular with the kids.

 

I will be happy to come and pick up bikes anytime, or you can drop them off at Bikes and More bike shop (2133 NW 6th Street,  373-6574).  Please e-mail me if you need a bike picked up.

 

I take the bikes out to the Gainesville Work Camp, where I help fix them, teach the inmates bike repair skills and am rewarded with a delicious prison lunch (uhg).

 

ADDED INCENTIVE!----- i have been given a small grant this year ($150) to buy bikes at yard sales or thrift stores.  If you buy a bike at a yard sales or thrift store, I can reimburse you up to $5 per bike ( I am trying to get 30 bikes with the grant, at $5 per bike). If you buy a bike, please make sure it is in reasonable running condition.

 

If you have any questions, please e-mail me at chanbike@xxxxxxx    We are happy to come and pick up any child size bike, beach cruiser or bike parts.