Two girls keep bike project on steady course

By The Pioneer 8 years ago

two-girls_for-websiteOlivia and Emma Forrester started their Two Girls and a Bike Project when they moved to Clayton in 2015.

Since then, they have purchased and/or refurbished three bicycles for Toys for Tots, First Place for Youth and Youth Homes Inc.

During November, they will be raising funds to refurbish a women’s mountain bike for donation to STAND!, a local domestic violence shelter. Residents of the shelter will use the bike to run errands, attend classes or even commute. They are calling the bike the Transformer because it will transform lives.

The girls cleaned the bike and took it to Clayton Bikes for repairs and a tune-up. Next, the girls outfitted the bike with new gear, including handlebar mirrors, a cell phone holder, bell and travel bag. The refurbished bike, along with informational material on domestic violence, will be on display at Clayton Fitness, 1516 Kirker Pass Road, during November. The girls will periodically visit to discuss their project to anyone willing to provide a small cash donation. Donations can also be made through the website www.2girlsbike.com.

For updates on fundraising projects, visit the website or follow the Two Girls and a Bike Project on Twitter or Instagram.

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