Wish for Wheels: Bike Building Charity
Creatingbrighterfuturesthroughthesimplegiftofabicycle4one child,oneteam,onecommunityatatime.
The Big Wish: Every 2nd Grader on a Bike
2M+
Kids in Need
7-and8-year-oldsinTitleIschools nationwidewaitingforbikesand helmets
90K+ Bikes Delivered Newbikesandhelmetsgiftedto deservingchildrensince2004
20 Years of Impact
Twodecadestransforminglives throughthefreedomofcycling
Ourmissiongoesbeyondtransportation4wedeliverfreedom,health,andpurechildhoodjoythroughthegiftofcycling.
Everybikerepresentsindependence,outdooradventure,andachancetoexploretheworldontwowheels.
More Than Bikes: A Unique Team Building Experience
Unite Teams Through Giving
Corporateteamsfund,build,andpersonallydeliverbikesto2ndgraders inunderservedcommunities,creatingmeaningfulconnectionsthatlast farbeyondtheevent.
Over750eventsheldwith25,000+volunteerscreatinglastingbonds,unforgettablememories,andgenuineimpactintheircommunities.
Founder's Story: Brad Appel's Vision
1 The Inspiration
BradAppelrecalledhisowncherishedchildhoodbikememoriesand recognizedhowmanylow-incomefamiliescouldn'tprovidethis experiencefortheirchildren.
2 The Founding (2004)
Determinedtobridgethisgap,BradfoundedWishforWheelstoensure everychildcouldexperiencethetransformativefreedomoftheirveryown bicycle.
3 The Legacy
Today,Brad'svisioncontinuestogrow,touchingthousandsoflives annuallyacrossAmerica.
"Abikeisneverjustabike"4it'sautonomy,adventure,confidence,andapathway toabrighterfuture.
How It Works: Build & Give Events
Complete Fun Challenges
Teamsworktogethertoearnbikeparts throughengagingactivitiesthatbuild camaraderieandfriendlycompetition.
Assemble Bikes Together
Withearnedpartsinhand,teams collaboratetobuildbrand-new bicycles,learningnewskillswhile bondingoverasharedgoal.
Give with Joy
Childrenreceivetheirbikesand helmetsinunforgettableceremonies filledwithexcitement,gratitude,and purejoy.
Seamless Coordination
Professionaleventcoordinatorshandlealllogistics4from sourcingbikestomanagingvenuesetup4soyourteamcan focusentirelyonengagement,connection,andtheincredible experienceofgiving.
Impact Snapshot: Changing Lives One Bike at a Time
1,000+
SchoolsReached
AcrosstheUnitedStates,from urbancenterstorural communities
750+
Build&GiveEvents
Hostedwithcorporations, organizations,andcommunity groups
25,000+ VolunteersEngaged
IncludingcorporatepartnerslikeAssurant,allmakingadifference
Eachbicyclewedeliveropensanentireworldofoutdooradventure,healthy activity,andindependenceforachildwhomightneverhaveexperiencedit otherwise.Thesearen'tjustbikes4they'rekeystofreedom,confidence,and possibility.
Join the Movement: How You Can Help
Fund a Full Class
Sponsor75-100bikesforanentire2nd-gradeclass,orgobiggerand supportanentireschooldistrict.
1
2
Completebikeandhelmetpackages
Professionaleventcoordination
Recognitionforyourcontribution
Host a Build & Give Event
Engageyourteaminatransformativeexperiencethatcombinesteam buildingwithcommunityimpact.
Customizedeventplanning
Allmaterialsandlogisticsincluded
Unforgettablememoriesguaranteed
3 Support Our BIG Wish
Helpusachieveourultimategoal:puttingeveryTitleI2ndgraderin Americaonwheels.
One-timeorrecurringdonations
Corporatematchingprograms
Legacygivingopportunities
Together, We Build More Than Bikes
Empower Children
Givekidsindependence,confidence,andthefreedomtoexploretheir neighborhoodsandcommunitiessafely.
Inspire Teams
Createmeaningfulconnectionsandboostmoralethroughpurposefulteamwork andsharedexperiences.
Strengthen Communities
Buildbridgesbetweenorganizationsandunderservedneighborhoods,fostering long-termpositiverelationships.
Experiencethepriceless,unforgettablejoyofhandingachildtheirveryfirstbicycle
4amomentthatwillstaywithbothofyouforever.
Let's ride forward 4 join Wish for Wheels today!