We’re gearing up to participate in BMAGIC’s annual backpack giveaway and bike raffle on August 10! BMAGIC is a collective of community-based organizations supporting the Bayview Hunters Point communities by creating wealth and opportunities for children under 18. Bikes present an early opportunity to change the trajectory of young lives by providing transportation choices, fostering a sense of community, and promoting freedom.
At BMAGIC’s annual back-to-school event, held every August, we offer a well-attended bike raffle, drawing more than 700 entries, and provide learn-to-ride lessons. Over the last few years, we have given away over 300 bicycles to kids and young adults, making a significant impact on their lives. With the support of the cycling community through donations and memberships, we have been able to give away 70-90 bikes each year.
Here’s where you come in! Last year, nearly 700 people entered the raffle, with most of the requests for bikes for kids under 5 feet tall, highlighting the high demand for kids’ bikes (sizes 20 and 24). This year, our refurbished stock of those smaller bike sizes is low, and we urgently need kids’ bikes for the raffle, to make the biggest impact on August 10.
Can you donate a kids bike today? Fill out our donation form, tell us what kind of bike you have and we’ll reach out to coordinate a time for you to drop it off – your donation to this drive will make a significant difference in the lives of these children!
