BECOME A FUNDRAISER!

The G&E Hill Foundation's Bike-A-Tyke program, as well as its Thoroughbred Spirit Scholarship program, would not be possible without the generous support of caring people and companies that provide money and resources to purchase and deliver the bicycles to underprivileged children and to afford our organization the where-with-all to present the scholarship awards to deserving youth. It brings us much satisfaction to be about the mission of gifting bicycles to entire neighborhoods of underprivileged children. Meeting this year's goals will mean that thousands of underprivileged children in the Greater Baltimore area will receive the surprise of their young lives -- the most coveted gift of a poor child's life -- a brand new bicycle. 

In the words of David L. Moore, president of Elves & More, "To every child a bike is an unforgettable gift. To an impoverished child, it is even more -- basic transportation. For them, cars are too costly and even bus fare is scarce. Why is this so important?

On foot in a ghetto, everyday life is not only miserably hard but it is also frightfully small. Too often, an underprivileged child afoot stays put -- in an area teeming with resentment, frustration and -- even worse -- hopelessness. That makes it hard for them to believe in a better future.

You can help change that.

Bikes represent hope for these kids, and with hope, a child can make better choices. Like no other gift, a bike helps a child get out of the ghetto to see another side of life. Bikes help kids see that their dreams can become reality.

For some, a bike means participating in after-school programs, going to the library or taking a part-time job. For many it means a welcome break from the relentless boredom and despair that plunge so many into the abyss of drugs and crime. For most, a bike means that someone, somewhere, really does care.

We do!

Bikes change lives. A bike can help a child dream a different future, then take the first steps to go after it."

That is why our mission at G&E Hill Foundation is to bring hope and happiness to poverty's child through its Thoroughbred Spirit Programs that have been set up to donate bicycles to children living in poverty and award follow-up college scholarships to the most desrving of these young people.

So please bring your checkbook, your tools, or both. We hope you will become a part of the fundraising efforts for the most amazing Christmas Give-Away ever!

Thank you for supporting the children!

Although the strict definition of a tyke is a small child, your $50 will go towards the purchase of a bike for any impoverished child, 4 to 16 years age of age. If you cannot give $50, then give what you can -- $10, $25. Whatever amount you are able to contribute will go towards making sure that some child in need receives a brand new bicycle for Christmas.

To make a donation, click on the DONATE button now. Thank you for supporting our efforts to bring hope and happiness to children living in poverty.

Book-signing of Thoroughbred: My House, My Block, by G. Dove Hill, local author and Co-founder of the G&E Hill Foundation (Oprah Winfrey's father, Vernon Winfrey, recently sent a copy of her book to Oprah)