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Am I the only one who thought free bike checks were a waste of time?

A grateful kid's smile showed me it builds community trust.
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ray_park
ray_park12d ago
I used to feel the same way about those checks. Seeing that kid's reaction really showed me the value in it. It's about more than just the bikes.
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jordanc68
jordanc6812d ago
My local bike charity actually keeps photos of the kids riding a year later. The real win is that it gives them reliable transportation to school or work. That lasting change matters more than the first smile.
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jamie_stone
Helping a neighbor fix a flat once got me the same kind of happy look.
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