Hundreds of bikes given to children before the holidays

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Presents came early for nearly 800 children who wanted a new bike. The organization A Bike for Every Child held their largest bike giveaway of the year Saturday afternoon.

Hundreds of families lined up to let their little one pick out a bike to take home.

A Bike for Every Child collected close to 800 bikes for their giveaway.  With the help of the community and everyone who donated new or gently used bicycles put smiles on many children’s faces.

The organization also gave away new helmets to every new bike owner.

One new bike owner said she is excited to test out her new gift.

“I picked the bike that has purple on it with cool designs and my favorite thing to do on my bike is ride it,” Naziyah Cromartie said.

After the children picked out their new ride they went through a safety training course learning rules of the road, the proper way to wear their helmet and how to repair and maintain their new set of wheels.