The bicycles will be awarded to students who have been selected by their camp leaders, who demonstrate good attendance, good behavior, and a good attitude while participating in their programs.
250 Elementary and middle school students in area summer programs will receive a new bicycle, helmet, and bicycle lock today (June 28) at Bosse Field through Ivy Tech’s annual Public Safety Academy. The bicycles will be awarded to students who have been selected by their camp leaders, who demonstrate good attendance, good behavior, and a good attitude while participating in their programs.
In addition to the standard bikes, two adaptive bicycles that are specifically designed for children who are physically unable to ride a standard bicycle, will be given away.
Bicycles will be presented to the students by donors, representatives from public safety agencies, EVSC, local dignitaries, and community leaders. The event is funded by generous donations from individuals and businesses across the Tri-State.
Donors and partners include:
- Evansville Federal Credit Union – Mike Sills
- Ziemer, Stayman, Weitzel & Shoulders, LLC – Pat Shoulders
- David Smith - EVSC Superintendent
- Banterra Bank – Chris Rutledge
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield – Steve Snyder
- EVSC Foundation – Maureen Barton
- Ivy Tech Foundation – Erica Schmitt
- Evansville Bike Club – Paul Jenson
- Hahn Kiefer Real Estate Services – Joe Kiefer
- EPIC Insurance Midwest – Brian Hancock
- Pacific Cycling – John Riggs
- EVSC Board of Trustees
- Gerling Law Firm
- Isaiah 1:17 Project – Marcia Lambert
- Sherri Falconer EVSC Physical Therapist
- Vanderburgh County Sheriff David Wedding
- Evansville Police Department - Chief Billy Bolin
- Evansville Police Department - Assistant Chief Phil Smith
- Evansville Fire Department - Chief Mike Connelly
- Evansville Mayor – Lloyd Winnecke
- County Council – John Montrastelle
- County Council – Joe Kiefer
- Indiana State Representative – Wendy McNamara
- EVSC Hangers – Dave Schutte
- EVSC – Derek McKillop
- EVSC – Kim McWilliams
- EVSC – Darryl Angermeier
- EVSC – Rick Cameron
- EVSC – Transportation Services
- Ivy Tech Community College – Marsha Jackson
- Ivy Tech Community College Chancellor – Daniela Vidal
- Ivy Tech Vice-Chancellor of Academic Affairs – Kelly Cozart