Avi Morrow New Bicycle Distribution – For the 35th consecutive year, Sun Youth Organization announces the return of the Avi Morrow New Bicycle Distribution event. These bicycles will be handed out amongst youths whose actions have had a positive impact on their community or have shown extraordinary courage when facing exceptional circumstances. Sadly Mr. Bike Man, the anonymous donor behind this distribution passed away last year. Following his death, it was revealed that he was none other than successful businessman and great philanthropist Avrum (Avi) Morrow. In his memory, Sun Youth is inviting the public to tell the story of exceptional young people for the distribution that is now named after him.
Here is how to proceed. Do you know of a young person in the Greater Montreal area, aged between 3 and 17 years, who did something that deserves to be highlighted and rewarded with a new bike, a safety helmet and a bike lock? Then, send, in writing, the following information: the name of this young person, the age, a little about family background, and tell us what that young person did that you feel is noteworthy. Please do not forget your name and telephone number so that we can contact you for further information.
Please send all submissions:
- by mail at: Sun Youth — Selection Committee for the Avi Morrow Bicycle Giveaway, 6700, Parc Avenue, Suite 100, Montreal, QC, H2V 4H9;
- by fax at: 514-842-5241;
- by email at: [email protected];
- or directly on our website: you may use the application form which can be found at sunyouthorg.com/services/bicycle-distribution
Names of candidates can be submitted no later than February 29th, 2020. No application shall be considered after this date.
Throughout the following weeks, Sun Youth’s bicycle committee will make a selection from the names submitted. The young heroes will be honored in a ceremony taking place at Sun Youth’s headquarters in late May. This ceremony will also mark the birthday of Avi Morrow who would have turned 95 this year. For 35 years, under the pseudonym Mr. Bike Man, he anonymously allowed Sun Youth to distribute over 1,800 new bicycles to deserving young people.
We invite the media to communicate this information to the public so they can submit the candidacy of these exceptional young heroes before the February 29th deadline.
To maintain its commitment of sharing and caring in 2020, Sun Youth counts on your generosity. For more details on how you can help, and to access our secure online donation form, visit sunyouthorg.com.
Feature image: A happy new bike recipient from 2017 – photo provided by Sun Youth Organization
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