Discounted bikes

[light_sabe_r]

I don't have a specific place to offer, but she might begin by contacting a few bike manufacturers--I'm sure the big ones have public relations departments--to see what they'd be willing to donate. She could offer to write a short proposal and description of the program, so they could maybe use it in a press release or even for advertising. Heck, she might even get a few free bikes, if she makes it sound good enough.

I agree with Bad Juju. Heck If one of the bigger bike companies got on board it'd look great for them... and your school too!

And as a Professor they'd have plenty of experience writing grants and proposals so it shouldn't relly be a problem. ^_^ Maybe some promotion here or there as well.

[hsmpcycle]

I worked 8 years for a non-profit, so I understand the situation. Try Trek headquarters in Wisconsin and see if they would be willing to assist. Worse case, they say no and they will lose future customers because they didn't help create new potential riders.

[Jones]

I would try REI.

[KnottedYet]

Mark Peterson, Advocacy Director at Kona. (360) 366-0951 for the main office, and they can pass you to him. He just did a program with 8th graders at my old middle school, so Kona does have an interest in kids. Plus Kona does the Bikes For Africa program.

Kona is based right here in my neck of the woods, but even if they can't help from a distance, Mark Peterson might be able to help you find someone in your area.

Edit: Kona specializes in mtb's, and they make small and medium kid's sizes. (Hula has 24 inch wheels, Makena has 20 inch wheels)

[betagirl]

Thanks everyone! I'll let you know how it goes.