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ColleenOBXThis is the official discussion thread for the cause Preston’s March For Energy. Its EIN is 45-3613509 and it's a public charity based in Wilmington, DE. Research more info about the cause on GuideStar and Charity Navigator.
We provide access to adaptive bicycles for children with special needs, serving children ages 6-21 all across the United States.
The mission of Preston’s March For Energy is to provide children (ages 6-21) with special needs access to freedom, fun, and physical exercise that an adaptive bike will provide, to promote inclusion, and to educate those we serve and the community regarding the importance of physical fitness in the special needs population.
Their vision is to be recognized as a caring, trusted advocate and champion of inclusion, providing access to adaptive bicycles for children with special needs, while communicating the importance of physical fitness in the special needs population.
Also read Charitocracy's blog post about Preston’s March For Energy!
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ColleenOBXPicking a cause is difficult – they are all worthy of support. If I may, please consider voting for Preston’s March for Energy this month.
This foundation provides adaptive bikes to children (aged 6 to 21) nationwide. They promote inclusion, educate the community regarding the importance of physical fitness in the special needs population.
Throughout the years Preston attended physical education in public elementary school and has not been able to actually participate on his own. He may turn a rope for someone to jump and throw a ball but that was the extent of it. In 2011, Preston was blessed to have an adapted bike donated to him through a private fundraiser. (It cost $2,200!) It was life changing.
When a child applies for a bike, this foundation reaches out to their physical and occupational therapists, and work closely with them to ensure the bike is adapted properly.
It’s a lot of work, and they need your help to reach more children.