Help students from Mercer County Special Services School District win an adaptive tricycle

Finally, some voting everyone can get excited about: The Great Bike Giveaway is back!

Two students from Mercer County Special Services School District were entered to win a brand new adaptive tricycle. There are seven more days to vote and you can donate and vote for both Mercer County students.

“Riding a bike is a treasured childhood experience,” the homepage for the

Great Bike Giveaway reads. “Sadly, many children with special needs miss out on this opportunity. Friendship Circle’s Great Bike Giveaway provides an opportunity to win a bike as well as provides a fundraising platform for friends and family members. The Great Bike Giveaway gives a child with special needs the experience, joy and independence of riding a special bike.”

MCSSD has links up on its website to encourage voting for the two local students at https://www.mcsssd.info/gbg

Profiles for each student are posted on the contest page.

“Kenny Encarnacion is a kind and loving 13 year old boy who loves to move! He has Lesch Nyhan Syndrome and spends much of his day in his wheelchair. At school, Kenny loves to ride an adapted bike, interacting with his friends in his classroom and familiar staff in the school building. Everyone in school knows Kenny because of his endearing personality and strong will to move. Kenny would love to have a bike of his own at home so he can exercise, have the independence and freedom to move around and most importantly to connect with his neighborhood friends. Please help make Kenny’s dream come true!”

Vote for Kenny here: https://www.greatbikegiveaway.com/kennyencarnacion

“Saul is a fun, energetic and kind 12 year old boy at Mercer Elementary School. Saul has spina bifida and requires use of his wheelchair or walking with the assistance of crutches to navigate his environment. Saul really enjoys riding the adaptive trike at school during physical therapy, and riding the trike brings a smile to his face. Saul loves to ride the trike with his fellow classmates and has been nicknamed “Speedy” as he zooms around the school’s hallways. Riding the adaptive trike gives Saul the opportunity to let his competitive side shine through, especially when participating in trike races with his peers. Saul would love to have an adaptive trike at home to ride with his siblings and neighborhood friends. A trike at home would also allow Saul to continue to grow his independence through a safe and appropriate manner. Please nominate Saul and help his wish come true!”

Vote for Saul here: https://www.greatbikegiveaway.com/saulsolisperez