CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Bike Angels United is fundraising for its bicycle giveaway to benefit Sulphur fire survivors that will be held early in the new year.
The event will begin at noon on Jan. 20 at Tatonka Trading, 14240 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake.
It’s the group’s sixth bike giveaway in Lake County. The efforts began in the wake of the county’s devastating wildland fires.
Organizer Candy Alcott said the all-volunteer group is fundraising over the next two months in order to provide bikes to children and adults.
Alcott said Bike Angels members are seeking donations of new bikes or used bikes in good condition, as well as helmets.
She said that so far she has a list of more than 50 potential recipients, and is seeking to sign up all Sulphur fire survivors as she can.
After all fire survivors receive bikes at the event, Alcott will ask all community members who were evacuated to come forward to also receive bikes, with any remaining bikes to be given to Clearlake residents.
To sign up to receive a bicycle, visit Tatonka Trading, contact Bike Angels United on Facebook, or contact Alcott on Facebook or at 850-737-7372.