In
1994, two local businessmen realized the need a lot of families
experience at Christmas and asked themselves how they could make
a difference in someone’s life. Their conclusion was to challenge
one another to raise the most money within their companies to
purchase bicycles for disadvantaged children.
Those bikes would be donated to The Salvation Army in Charlotte
and distributed to local less fortunate children through the Christmas
Bureau. For many of these children their dream is a brand new
bicycle.
The first year, 17 bicycles were purchased from the fundraiser
and enhanced 17 families’ Christmas. The businessmen’s efforts
have increased from a month long project to a year-round project
to raise enough money to make as many children as possible happier
during the Christmas season.
Fifteen years later, the need within Charlotte
is still apparent and their challenge is being extended to you.
We need your help.
