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It doesn't always take a massive relief organization to tip the scales for joy and sustainability in places where children and young adults are challenged to be their own heroes. 88bikes provides a simple and direct opportunity to make a difference for a young person in the world: buy a child a bike!

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Happening Now: 88Bikes VILLAGES

We have officially kicked off 88Bikes VILLAGES, which will focus on small rural locations where our bikes can have a major impact. Give a bike to the VILLAGES project here. Stay up to date on the progress of the project and all 88bikes’ news by becoming a fan of 88bikes on Facebook or Follow 88Bikes on Twitter.

In the News: CBS Evening News and TIME for Kids

CBS Evening News recently featured a short story about 88bikes Co-Founder Dan Austin. Click here to read the story and see the video!

Time Magazine's monthly news magazine, TIME for Kids recently featured an article about 88bikes in their March edition. Click here to read the online story, or look for it in schools and on newsstands!

January - February 2009: 88Bikes PROJECT FOUR

THANK YOU! PROJECT FOUR is complete! Many thanks for your generous contributions of money, time and support. Visit the PROJECT FOUR donor page and the Photo Galleries to learn more about the project.

There are 27 million slaves in the world today, many of them children. For kids rescued from slavery, their journey toward independence and healing is arduous. This year, 88bikes honors the heroism of these children by launching a multi-country endowment. In early 2010, 88bikes will travel to Ghana, India, Nepal and Vietnam, endowing orphanages, ashrams, centers and schools sheltering children rescued from human trafficking. The Moment of Happy will occur in January, 2010 at more than a dozen sites throughout the world. 300 children will receive a bicycle and the training to maintain it. 88bikes is partnering with Free the Slaves and Touch A Life, two non-profit organizations dedicated to the eradication of slavery. A bike is that magical vessel of freedom and fun, the rare tool as useful as it is enjoyable. For these children--as all children--a bike will provide joy, freedom and autonomy. A bike will help each child get to school and explore her world. At certain locations 88bikes will work to set up on-site bike shops and sponsor in-depth bike repair apprenticeships. Every kid should have a bike!


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    More Ways to Get Involved  


    In addition to donating a bike, there are many ways to get involved with 88bikes. We are always seeking qualified volunteers to work with us on our projects, in the field or on administrative projects. You can also support the ongoing work of 88bikes by making a contribution to our endowment. Additional funds given to our endowment are used to support endowment sites with spare parts, accessories, and training for the kids. Your name will be listed on our ‘Supporters’ page, and you can even give a donation as a gift with our Gift Card.