Thoughts from Above…

We just finished up the 2nd Annual Bikes or Bust event.  We were able to get a lot of bikes for some kids who might never get a new bike for Christmas.

Here are some of my thoughts about the event…

1.  It was much warmer than last year.  It was in the low 60s during the day.

2.  It was MUCH wetter than last year.  It pretty much rained the entire time, yet people still came out.

3.  The lift seemed much more sturdy than last year.  It was also about 20 ft. higher.

4.  Being able to connect with people on the live feed made the event so much more fun.  It also allowed us to sell bikes online.

5.  50 hours + very little sleep = a tired Todd!

6.  We had a guy in Sicily buy 12 bikes.  Bikes or Bust is a worldwide phenomenon.

7.  Since we did this event last year, I know of 4 churches that have done very similar events.

8.  We had inflatables, Santa, camels, dance teams, and school choruses all on site.  It was a much better event than last year.

9.  The schools seemed so appreciative for the sacrifices that Freedom Church made to make this event happen.

10.  Our partners are amazing!  They kept us fed and worked many long hours!