Testimonials
“I am a 77 yr. old lady that was raised in a County Preacher’s home in eastern N. C. I never had a bike. I always filled out the form in the Montgomery Ward catalog, but never got to send it in. So now I can buy a bike, but I can’t ride it. Funny how life goes. So last year I bought a bike for a little boy in Virginia through my grand-daughter-this year I do it thru you.”
“Thank you both. I know you are blessed for bringing the bikes and untold happiness to 2001 kids. When I was a kid my bike was my horse and it opened up the world for me. I still have it. You have put bread upon the waters that will be returned a thousand fold. Best wishes.”
“The enclosed contribution is given in honor of Bob Boyd, my husband. If possible, I would appreciate your sending an acknowledgement of this gift in his honor to me so that I may give it to him as part of his Christmas. Thank you for your assistance with this matter. Thank you especially for what you are doing to make such a positive difference in the lives of so many children.”
“I read the article highlighting the Spokes Group in Sunday’s Neighbors section of the paper. What a wonderful idea and as the article said…there’s nothing at Christmas like a bicycle for a child. We’re happy to enclose the small contribution to your efforts, which represents one bicycle from each of our three children.”
“It’s my turn to help out your charity this year. Amazingly, I was feeling financially flush this year and had a little extra to contribute. I had actually asked mom if she had any ideas of the best charity to help out. That week she got an article from my cousin in Charlotte explaining your project. Perfect timing. I wish I could send more, but I hope it helps a little. Good luck with the rest of your funding. I feel sure you will reach your goal.” From Greenville, S. C.
“Please find the enclosed check to cover the cost of five bicycles. I believe my company will match this donation, providing the cost of a total of ten bicycles. This donation should be considered anonymous. We do not want to see our names in the newspaper. Thank you for your effort to help needy children during the holiday season.”
“My children saw the story in the Observer and wanted to help. Best of luck. We hope you raise all the monies needed.”
“I would like to ‘Buy a Bike’ in honor of my husband, Sherman, who is an avid cyclist. I wish to make Christmas a little brighter and happier for a child. Thank you for what you are doing to give these children a happier holiday and much enjoyment throughout the year.”
“What a nice thing you are doing for the children of Mecklenburg County. Please accept my check for $140.00. If you come up short in your goal to pay for the 2001 bikes, please call me. We probably could manage to dig a little deeper.”
“Enclosed is our contribution for the Spokes Group for this year. This includes $750.00 from MCMC and $140.00 from our employees. Best of luck in this year’s project.”
“The story in last Sunday’s Charlotte Observer about the Salvation Army Bike Fund was very touching for me. Growing up, I was lucky enough to have a grandfather that owned a bicycle shop and was fortunate to receive a new bike every other year for Christmas. I still own that last bike my grandfather gave me in high school (he since passed away 20 years ago). As an adult, I realize how privileged I was. Please accept this donation to make someone’s Christmas very happy. Keep up the good work.”