I am serving on the Board of a new initiative here in Cleveland whose mission is to create a pathway for underserved kids into the multisport lifestyle known as Kids That Tri Cleveland . The majority of these are from Davis Aerospace and Maritime High School here in Cleveland. Generally, these are kids of color who live in the poorer parts of Cleveland. We are a non-profit thanks to the tremendous support from the USA Triathlon Foundation . Kids That Tri Cleveland is also a sanctioned USAT Club. Tove and I are in our third year serving as Ambassadors for the Foundation. 

The Foundation has provided these kids with a substantial amount of gear so far. Plus, we have received donations from local Tri Clubs of running shoes, tech clothing and some sport watches which the kids love. Understand that these kids had nothing in the way of gear when we started last November. Currently, we have a core group of about 30 kids and our goal is to have them compete in the Rock Roll Run Triathlon on 8/22/2021 at some distance. Right now as Winter is easing up, I need to find bikes for these kids. We don't have a bike sponsor and our funds are limited. Plus the supply chain of new bikes is almost non-existent which means our chances of finding a new bike sponsor is pretty slim. I'm looking for road/tri/CX bikes. They do not have to be high end or pristine just a serviceable road/tri/cx bike. I am happy to do whatever recon it might need. If you or someone you know may have something hanging from a hook that isn't being ridden that you would consider donating to our effort, let me know. I can issue a tax compliant receipt for non-cash donations as we are a non-profit and I can email a Bike Flights shipping label to cover shipping costs. Bikes are the missing piece of the puzzle for us right now. Thanks for considering my request. You could help change a kid's life. If you think of someone or a group I should approach, please let me know.