[binary visions]

I think it'd be good to get them all out at Christmas if possible. I mean, it's fantastic to get a bike to a kid no matter what, but Christmas is a tough time of year for families that can't afford much, or kids whose families are neglectful/absent from their lives.

Besides other BB/BS chapters, lots of charities run "Adopt a Family" programs, including the Salvation Army, so you could check with them. Another avenue might be Habitat for Humanity - we helped a lot of Habitat families build houses and a recently placed family with a kid might need presents.

 

[blackohio]

Keeping with that plan Stephen! Having Kazlx check with his chapter. If they dont have any i'll reach out to SA and H4H

 

[blackohio]

Also decided to auction a print off. This might help.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-356-Giclee-Print-18x24-/201003859221

 

[HotWhiskey]

I haven't read the entire thread, yet it is stinkyboy approved, keep in mind that pimp bikes are quicker targets for theft/disappointment...

If this is not a scam, I'll throw in a hundie.

 

[blackohio]

feel free to reach out to me as im setting it up and coordinating everything, and as Binary said earlier i went out of my way to call in a favor to get him a rather expensive car part without ever really having talked to him or met him.

I talk alot of ****, and i say horrible things (all for jokes) but the reality is i was a kid of a single mom who worked two jobs, i didnt have much growing up and now as an adult i have the capacity, the connections and and the time to help kids who grew up like i did.

There is so much kick ass right there from everyone.

 

[wiscodh]

hes taking our cash and going to a donkey show, yup!

 

[blackohio]

Secrets out.

 

[HotWhiskey]

I mean, it's fantastic to get a bike to a kid no matter what

Not when the tweaker boyfriend of the mom of the less fortunate kid who just needs a bike and is taken and sold.

 

[HotWhiskey]

I'm going to and see how this works out BO...

 

[kazlx]

I want kazlx to see if his branch has anyone, then i'll have them check. But eitherway we'll get bikes to kids who want them.

Can do.

 

[blackohio]

Not when the tweaker boyfriend of the mom of the less fortunate kid who just needs a bike and is taken and sold.

You're right. I mean why help anyone then.

 

[blackohio]

Sitting just under $2500

Going to reach out to some bike lock companies to see if they'll donate product.

 

[blackohio]

I can officially say, Bell Helmets has donated kids BMX lids for every bike were giving away.

 

[kazlx]

Dude, that's awesome.

 

[wiscodh]

sweet.

 

[blackohio]

Allan at Bell has come though in a HUGE way. Not only is bell sending helmets but also locks for the little dudes.

Im certainly going ot be giving bell back some money this year.

 

[kazlx]

That is awesome man. I think I might need a Bell helmet now.

 

[kazlx]

Just got off the phone with my case manager. I sent her an e-mail with the details and she is going to forward to the correct person to get the ball rolling.

I also offered to set up some park days at the local parks for the new owners and if anyone else wants to join.

 

[blackohio]

awesome! good job man.

 

[jonKranked]

i love seeing these updates. keep up the good work

 

[blackohio]

up to $2500 and helmets and locks. I think i'll work with BB/BS to do the same thing Kazlx mentioned. It would be nice to get the kids together.

 

[jonKranked]

might as well go for broke and try and get someone like hoffman or dave mirra to make an appearance

 

[kazlx]

Waiting for an email from the lady after talking to her on the phone regarding the donation. Do we have a time frame for pickups on the bikes? She mentioned the last day they will be in the office is the 23rd, which is Monday. I can pickup the bikes headed this way or do whatever legwork needs to get done. How much of the bikes need to be assembled? I'm stoked to pull this off.

 

[kazlx]

Also messaged rider here named AJ Anaya. I have seen him and talked to him a couple times at Vans, so I hit him up on his FB page to see if maybe he would be willing to show for a organized ride day at a local park.

 

[blackohio]

They dont need much assembly. We'll assemble them all thursday here. The local chapter says they have 9 kids now with bikes on their list. We can keep it at 6/6 or split to 9/3 whatever you hear back.

Me and Jason (gravity pirates rider) are going to get them Thursday am, and it shouldnt take anytime to assemble really they are mostly assembled. I told Steve just to split the colors 4/4/4. Helmets/Locks should be at my house Thursday as well.

Kazlx, IM me your number and we'll figure out the rest.

 

[kazlx]

Looks like they are closed starting the 23rd, so Friday would be the last day to drop them before Christmas, otherwise it will have to be after.

 

[4130biker]

Love this. Can't wait to see/hear results! Maybe bikemag and or PB should pick up the story?

 

[blackohio]

So it looks like well be buying 12 bikes with about $100 left over. What do you guys think is a good split to $100 between 12 kids. Gloves? Tubes? Stickers ?

 

[jonKranked]

gloves would be cool.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Sounds short on $$ for gloves, high for stickers - tubes?

 

[jonKranked]

Sounds short on $$ for gloves, high for stickers - tubes?

that was my first thought too... but what if they don't have the tools to fix it?

 

[kazlx]

that was my first thought too... but what if they don't have the tools to fix it?

I plan on telling the branch here that I can help kids change tubes/do work if they need it. I also heard back from AJ Anaya surprisingly enough and he sounded stoked to come ride. So, it's looking like after kids get their bikes we'll be able to do a little demo day/ride along.

 

[wiscodh]

maybe donate the 100 so the club can get a start on decent bike rack out front?

 

[kazlx]

Good idea, but it isn't really a club like Boys and Girls club. They match kids with a mentor and they do things independently of the organization. The offices are really just offices where the staff works from to manage their cases, almost like a social worker or something like that. The adult and kid work out their own outings and activities.

 

[wiscodh]

oooh, ok. Good to know.

 

[kazlx]

Update from BBBS...they have the 6 kids lined up to get the bikes and they should be getting them Friday night.

 

[blackohio]

good split. 6 North, 6 south.

 

[blackohio]

13 bikes and some accessories.

 

[kazlx]

Let me know if we get close to another bike
and I might be able to kick in some more.

 

[blackohio]

at this point it's $140 away from the next bike. but that means nothing else. Im gonna have to pay for all the stuff tomorrow so I think 13 bikes will have to do, which btw blows my ****ing mind.