
Park Tool, the largest maker of bicycle tools and all things blue has always been a big advocate for those in need, especially when something needs fixed. Park Tool announced their 2016 Community Tool Grant recipients where 10 deserving groups that make a difference in people’s lives by getting them on bikes receive $1,400 in Park Tool products to use to help keep those bikes rolling.
Check out the inspirational winners after the break…
Over 200 non-profits applied for the grants this year from all corners of the world to which only ten grant recipients will receive over $1,400 in Park Tool products including:
- 1 – Park Tool PK-2 Professional Mechanic Tool Kit
- 2 – Park Tool PCS-10 Portable Repair Stands
- 1 – Park Tool BBB-3 Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair
Eric Hawkins, Park Tool’s president/owner and chief mechanic:
We were truly blown away by the quantity and quality of the applicants for the ten Park Tool Community Tool Grants this year. It’s great to see so many people and organizations doing amazing things in their communities to help get more people on bikes. Though we wish we could have helped more this year, we encourage those who didn’t receive a grant in 2016 to reapply next year for consideration in 2017
Way to go PARK!!! Helping to support IcanShine is fantastic generosity. My son learned to ride because of them, and he is going strong. Super proud of PARK for this!
That photo of iCan Shine is beyond inspirational. Really puts a smile on my face and made my day. And I am going to see how I can help the organization. Can’t think of anything better than sharing my love of riding with others.
I’m downs w/ this!
As a helper with IcanShine last year, it was awesome to see individuals rise to the challenge and learn how to ride a bike in one week!
The IcanShine bikes are some interesting creations, crazy small diameter wide tapered roller rear wheel, super long extended sheerer, handle on the back, and a frame that is way too small for the rider. Probably worth an article in itself.