It's like the song says...."I'm a winner! I'm a leader. I can be anything I want to be"! It is indeed nothing short of a miracle that so many kids show up at this rag-tag place with very little left of their self esteem, and they leave believeing that they are winners - and that they CAN do anything!
There's been a lot of money poured into a lot of programs here in Asbury Park in an attempt to help out our disadvantaged and underprivlidged youth - but perhaps the one individual and program that has made the greates impact is this little unassuming woman they call "Miss Kerri" and her "Bike Church".
Located on the corner of Main and Springwood Ave. she takes in broken down, beaten up, abused, thrown out, has been - bikes, and with a little help, love, belief and 'rebuilding - turns them into something wonderful for the kids who have nothing.
Yeah, she takes what we throw away, fixes 'em up, and them gives them to the kids who don't have one. And when you watch this video - you see the magic that happens!
She also does AMAZING bike repairs at AMAZING prices. So whether you need a tune up or brakes fixed or whatever - before you go to one of those fancy bike shops with guys and dolls in those overly tight lycra bike shorts - go see Miss Kerri. She'll do ya right AND you'll be helping out an AMAZING organization. The Bike Church!
So not only is this yet ONE MORE reason to come to Asbury Park, but if you're already here - it's yet another reason to go volunteer, help out, and/or donate to this spectacular organization.
Oh, and tell her Asbury Park Mark sent ya!
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