The Boise Bicycle Project received over 600 requests for bicycles in the 2024 holiday season. (Dakota Castets-Didier/CBS2) TOPICS: Boise Bicycle Project Holiday mission Bicycles Local children Devin McComas Donations Volunteers December 14 The Boise Bicycle Project is once again racing against the clock to make holiday dreams come true for hundreds of local children.
A total of 630 children in Boise, requesting a bicycle under their tree this year, and the Bicycle Project wants to make sure all requests receive a bicycle. The Boise Bicycle Project received over 600 requests for bicycles in the 2024 holiday season. (Dakota Castets-Didier/CBS2) "The most urgent way to help is we are looking for 200 more bicycles, ideally gently used," Devin McComas, Executive Director of the Boise Bicycle Project said. "Specifically, in 16-inch, BMX, and 24-inch size."
McComas said every year their holiday mission gets bigger, with more requests in 2024 than ever before. The Boise Bicycle Project received over 600 requests for bicycles in the 2024 holiday season. (Dakota Castets-Didier/CBS2) BBP volunteers work throughout the winter to refurbish donated bikes of any make, model, or style, and try to match bikes with children based on drawings they submit of their "dream bike."
"We could use a few more bikes, but you can also sponsor a bike, or you can come and volunteer some time," McComas said. The Boise Bicycle Project received over 600 requests for bicycles in the 2024 holiday season. (Dakota Castets-Didier/CBS2) The giveaway is on December 14, and you can donate any time […]
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