This week Trip for Kids, which helps provide bicycles to at risk children, announced that Giant Bicycle USA recently made a giant sized donation that will help insure that around 200 mountain bike rides will be available for youngsters this summer. The product donation to Trips for Kids and Re-Cyclery actually required that staff flew to Los Angeles, rented a U-Haul truck and drove a number of the bikes and parts back to their San Rafael warehouse.
“Trips for Kids is one of the most important organizations that Giant supports,” said Patrick VanHorn, Corporate Communications Manager for Giant USA. “I lived in Marin County before I ever worked in the bicycle industry, and I’ve seen the great work TFK has done. To now be able to help continue Giant’s backing for the organization is really quite an honor.”
Trips for Kids was founded in Marin County in 1988, and thanks to its efforts more than 79,000 at-risk youth have experienced the challenge and excitement of TFK’s outdoor adventures. The daylong mountain bike rides help children gain physical skills and confidence while inspiring an appreciation for nature.
“Supporters like Giant and the hundred or more other bike companies that donate product they can no longer use are directly responsible for much of the success of Trips for Kids. We are able to generate funds to operate our programs through these donations,” said Founding Director Marilyn Price. “Our bike thrift shop gives donated items a “second life,” making a win-win situation for Trips for Kids and the environment. Without a doubt, we value our relationship with Giant and all the industry donors who have supported us over the years.”
Kudos to Giant Bicycles for helping make sure Trips for Kids can keep the rides going!