The Goodness of America
Bikes for Christmas
This Christmas marked the 10th year that Robert Crane of Henderson, Nevada, gave away bicycles to children in need.
Bob’s Bikes for Needy Kids is a local nonprofit founded by Crane that gives out hundreds of bikes every Christmas to area children of all ages. He conceived of the idea a decade ago when his own grandson wanted a bike for Christmas that his daughter, the boy’s mother, could not afford to purchase. Crane found a used bike for his grandson and refurbished it, but when his grandson ended up not needing the bike, Crane listed it for sale on Craigslist. Within one hour, he had 80 replies, he recalled to 8 News Now.
“And that’s when the lightbulb went off, kids don’t have bikes and that’s what started Bob’s Bikes,” he said.
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