Support for b.i.k.e. Syracuse
Monday, July 23rd, 2007We all know why there are so many fund raising events involving cycling and cyclists. As a group we are relatively affluent and well educated. Ride for this, miles for that — these are generally well run events that support large organizations. They wish there were lots more of us cyclists. However, the b.i.k.e.Syracuse kids are not relatively affluent and some of them are even struggling with their education. b.i.k.e.Syracuse is run by a small group of volunteers. Nobody collects a b.i.k.e.Syracuse paycheck. I’ve encouraged you to donate stuff, and more importantly, to volunteer your time. Now I’ll ask for your financial support. There will be a b.i.k.e.Syracuse donation jar at the OCC picnic this Saturday, July 28, at Highland Forest. No forms to fill out, ride 5 million miles or none — zero pressure. Cash, checks, krugerrands, Rolex watches, gold teeth, etc. will be gratefully accepted. If you want to donate bikes or stuff from the b.i.k.e.Syracuse wishlist, I will deliver it to them. If you all bring enough stuff, I will run into town and rent a truck. Wouldn’t it be nice to need a big truck? Thank You People - Dave Baker