Tampa Bay's Bikes 4 Kids Fundraiser Ending Soon

CLEARWATER, Fla. - Dec. 7, 2016 - PRLog -- 100 children in need will receive a bicycle for Christmas this year thanks to local business owner, Tom George. Back in August, George started the Bikes 4 Kids fundraiser in the hopes of bringing a little Christmas joy to the children of the Tampa Bay area. The fundraiser aims to raise enough money to purchase 100 new bikes.

"Bikes directly impact children and their families," says Tom.  "They

provide confidence, independence, recreation, and address the important issue of exercise and good health. I believe that every child should have the opportunity to ride their own bike."

Thanks to the contributions of George's staff, customers, Bikes 4 Kids is well on their way to achieving their goal.

Tom owns a variety of businesses across the Tampa Bay area and has set up donation jars at each location:

Eddie's Bar and Grill
Overtime Sports Bar
Shooters
Stix Billards
Time Out Sports Bar
The Inn

To generate excitement for the fundraiser, George hung bicycles in each of his establishments and encourages his staff and customers to share his passion. It's his goal to provide every needy child with a bike of their own.

"My bike gave me a sense of independence during my childhood," explained Tom. " I was free to explore the world.  My hope is to give kids in need this sense of freedom and exploration.".

Tom George, also owns a local vending machine business, has also pledge to match donations dollar for dollar!  Collections will end on December 11^th. To find out more, or to contribute to this fundraiser contact Mary Caraballo at 813-270-7116.