"The bike-a-thon is very exciting. Exciting!! Woo hoo!"
The 2nd annual for KIDS by KIDS bike-a-thon was a huge hit!
Biker participation was about double, bringing eighty children out to bike for child abuse prevention and response.
There were 150 people in total attendance, up 50% from last year!
We raised a couple hundred dollars more than last year. Each organization will receive the exact same in impact -- $600! This little event - hosted by little boys, and attended by their little friends and children within the community - will go a long way, and make a huge impact in the lives of other children all around us. You raised $1,200!!!
We prayed for sun and no rain, both of which we received. However, we also received strong, chilly winds. The end result was more of a bounce-a-thon... Kids bouncing. Adults bouncing. Everyone bouncing and having a wonderful time!
The bike raffle brought in more than $150. Thanks to Target, WalMart and Bed Bath & Beyond for the donations that made it possible. And to my friend Pam for the genius idea!
The hot dog stand and impromptu bake sale brought it more than $300. Thanks to Sonic, HyVee, and Price Chopper for their generous donations. And thanks to my father-in-law and mother-in-law for slaving over the grill!
Hats off to Kids on a Mission, the Fairchild family, the Shrader boys, and the animal balloon crew. You kids are really the heart and soul of this event. We are so honored to know you. If we could handpick our kids' friends, we'd handpick you over, and over, and over again!!
And to the countless other volunteers... Thank you! We couldn't pull this off without your help. Know that you have made a difference in our community.
Already looking forward to next year... Brainstorming about how to make it even better!
