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TRIANGLE SPOKES GROUP PLANS TO DONATE 300 BIKES IN 2008
Area Nonprofit Aims to More than Double First Year Donations
RALEIGH, NC – June 30, 2008 – The Triangle Spokes Group, a nonprofit organization that distributes new bicycles and helmets to less fortunate families during the holiday season, today announced its goal of distributing 300 bicycles to Triangle children during the 2008 holiday season.
The Triangle chapter of The Spokes Group was founded last year by Ashley Wilson and Jenn Nowalk, modeled after the Charlotte charity of the same name. The Spokes Group was originally created in 1994 by two Charlotte businessmen who realized the difference that could be made by raising money to purchase brand new bicycles for children during the holiday season. The first year, 17 bicycles were purchased and a tradition was born. To date, the organization has raised nearly one million dollars, resulting in the donation of over 16,000 new bicycles. The cost of each new bike plus a helmet averages $70.
In it’s inaugural year, the Triangle Spokes Group donated 200 new bicycles and helmets to less fortunate children throughout the Triangle and far exceeded it’s fundraising goal, raising nearly $24,000. (Bikes need to be ordered well in advance, so the additional money rolls over to 2008). The group has partnered with The Salvation Army of Wake County to raise awareness and assist with distribution of the bikes.
“We knew Triangle residents would support this great cause, but we were overwhelmed by the incredible generosity and support we received in our first year,” said Ashley Wilson, Triangle Spokes Group founder. “We received donations from people of all ages, and it’s amazing to see what a difference our collective efforts can make to children in our community. We look forward to bringing smiles to the faces of 300 more children this holiday season.”
The Triangle Spokes Group is currently planning fundraising events and establishing corporate partnerships. For more information or to make a tax deductible donation, please visit www.trianglespokesgroup.com. 100 percent of the money donated to the Triangle Spokes Group goes directly towards the purchase of a bicycle and helmet. All administrative fees and overhead costs are covered by The Spokes Group on a personal basis.
About The Spokes Group
The Spokes Group was founded in 1994 in Charlotte to raise money to purchase brand new bicycles for children during the holiday season. For more information please visit www.trianglespokesgroup.com.
Archived Press Releases
Triangle Spokes Group Service Event - ELON E-net! Headlines
Triangle Spokes Group Featured in Mom's Like Me
Triangle Spokes Group - Salvation Army Feature
Triangle Spokes Group Featured in New Home and Ideas
Triangle Spokes Group Featured in the Raleigh News & Observer
PHILANTHROPY JOURNAL - Raleigh, N.C. – September 20, 2007
THE SPOKES GROUP TO LAUNCH A TRIANGLE DIVISION - Raleigh, N.C. – June 1, 2007
SONS TO CARRY ON BIKE PROJECT - Charlotte Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/print/thursday/city_state/story/800239.html
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/wake/story/1339469.html
http://Wake.mync.com/site/Wake/news/story/20368//
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