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The Merced Bicycle Coalition is excited to be spearheading a new effort here in town: The Merced Pedi-Cab Project.
We need your help, support and donations to make this come to fruition, and time is of the essence! We'd like to make the Pedicab order in the next 8 weeks so that we can be up and running for Fall when the weather changes.
This effort is a modification of an idea we've played with for quite some time. As some of you know, We've wanted to obtain a conference bicycle for the purposes of both taking mentally and/or physically disabled persons out and around our awesome city on the bike paths, as well as promoting bicycling within our community. Unfortunately, the costs are prohibitive. After seeing the now viral video of a gentleman (Fraser Johnston) chauffeuring elderly around and the huge impact it has had on their standards of living; we are thinking a change of goal is in order. Pedicabs can be purchased for around $1000 each (including shipping), whereas the conference bike was $10K.
If we can get 5 of these fully equipped, then we believe that we can support a really fantastic project that can have a real impact here in our community on an ongoing basis. If you or your business choose to support the project with a substantial donation, then your name or logo will be hosted on our website, Facebook page, on the Pedi-Cab page, and your business' logo will be on the actual Pedicabs as well on a rolling basis. Remember, your donation is tax exempt, as we are a 501(c)3!
We need your help, support and donations to make this come to fruition, and time is of the essence! We'd like to make the Pedicab order in the next 8 weeks so that we can be up and running for Fall when the weather changes.
This effort is a modification of an idea we've played with for quite some time. As some of you know, We've wanted to obtain a conference bicycle for the purposes of both taking mentally and/or physically disabled persons out and around our awesome city on the bike paths, as well as promoting bicycling within our community. Unfortunately, the costs are prohibitive. After seeing the now viral video of a gentleman (Fraser Johnston) chauffeuring elderly around and the huge impact it has had on their standards of living; we are thinking a change of goal is in order. Pedicabs can be purchased for around $1000 each (including shipping), whereas the conference bike was $10K.
If we can get 5 of these fully equipped, then we believe that we can support a really fantastic project that can have a real impact here in our community on an ongoing basis. If you or your business choose to support the project with a substantial donation, then your name or logo will be hosted on our website, Facebook page, on the Pedi-Cab page, and your business' logo will be on the actual Pedicabs as well on a rolling basis. Remember, your donation is tax exempt, as we are a 501(c)3!
Finally, we're looking for a storage space or location where a secured shed could be placed within the city limits. We're currently having meetings with local institutions that serve the elderly to work out some of the details. We will work to ensure that the venture is properly insured (via the League of American Bicyclists), and that all safety precautions are taken. In addition, we have applied to become an official affiliate of Cycling Without Age!
Below is the video that inspired the idea!
Below is the video that inspired the idea!
