Cyclists asked to watch for stolen charity bikes

[Pedal Wench]

We can help:
Hi Gerald,

Thanks for your email and your support. We're also hoping that at least
some of the bikes are recovered - there are a lot of people keeping a look
out for them, so it seems possible. We have been really touched by the
outpouring of community support in response to the theft. We've had all
kinds of calls and emails from folks like you wanting to help with
donations, getting the word out, combing flea markets, asking bike shops
for donated equipment and supplies, etc.

You may have heard in the news that PG&E has offered a $25,000 challenge
grant to help replace the stolen equipment, which is just amazing. They
are going to match every contribution we receive, up to $25K. The
community has already responded generously, and we are on the way to
raising the required matching funds for the grant. BORP is a relatively
small nonprofit and we have never seen anything quite like this in our 30
years of running our programs. It's just wonderful.

I will keep you posted on any developments in the search for the stolen
bikes. In the meantime, if you are willing and able to post information
about the PG&E grant and the need for more matching donations in your
forums, this could help us to reach the $25K goal.

People can make donations either through our website at www.borp.org or by
sending a check to:

Bay Area Outreach & Recreation Program (BORP)
830 Bancroft Way, Ste 205
Berkeley, CA 94710
ph.510-849-4663

Donations are tax deductible.
BORP is a 501(c)3 nonprofit tax-exempt charity.
FEIN#94-2324340

Let me know if you need any other info.

Thanks again, Gerald. We really appreciate your help in getting the word out!

Best,
-Julie

[mary9761]

thanks for posting the update. I'd seen it but I've been AWFK most of the day and didn't get it up.

[wavedancer]

What a rotten shame! Thanks for posting the donation info. Let's hope they can recover the bikes soon!

Linda

[Trek420]

slinkedog "I heard about this on the radio yesterday and they have actually already recovered a bike or two at the flea market. How mean!"

How dumb! These are not just any bikes. To steal from disabled kids, there's a special spot in Heck reserved for these crooks. I saw that Crags has this posted. Good, the info's all over the place, bikes can't be sold.