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| The Bikes |
On Wednesday we delivered 79 bikes to the armory for the Christian Help Christmas Toy Drive - our 6th year of involvement. In spite of starting late we had the largest collection ever, and the most volunteers ever, resulting in a record number of bikes fixed up. In addition there were 6 new and 2 used bikes dropped off at the armory (all of which required some minor repairs and adjustments from us) for a total of 84 bikes waiting to go to new homes at Christmas time. Thanks to all of you who helped in any way, it took all of you to make it such a big success.
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| The Move Crew |
Special thanks to Bill Jones, Ken Rice and Will Ravenscroft who provided the vehicles and labor to get the bikes there. Special thanks to ace mechanics Daniele from the WVU cycling team and MHS student Alex who worked all afternoon on Wednesday doing the final checks to make sure the bikes were ready. And as always thanks to Tau Beta Pi who have worked with us from the first year, and who once again donated the new helmets that were given away with the bikes. John Kuhlman, faculty advisor, and Claire Mueller, VP and bike project chair, put exceptional and cheerful effort into getting everything together and making things happen.
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| The Armory |
In spite of the supply there were several families who would have liked to get bikes, but didn't have room to take them home. Next year we are looking into providing delivery to those who need it. In the few days since the drive there have been 4 more bikes delivered to such families, bringing the total number of bikes delivered to nearly 80. Thanks again to everyone who helped in every way.
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| The Remains of the Day - 9 bikes out of 84 weren | 't taken |
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