Bike for Kids, a partnership of
NBC 7/39 and
The Salvation Army, acknowledges the achievements of outstanding children between the ages of 6-12 throughout San Diego County's elementary schools. For the past 17 years this weekly-televised awards presentation encourages and influences these young people . The children selected are from families who would find it difficult to purchase a bicycle.
One special day each week, NBC 7/39's morning news weathercaster Whitney Southwick rides into a classroom on a brand new bicycle, and presents it to the child along with a helmet and lock . A Salvation Army officer gives the child a certificate of recognition and then both the officer and Whitney Southwick talk to the class about why this child was chosen, bicycle safety, and the importance of a positive attitude in life.
To view our Bikes for Kids recipients, click on the month in the menu box.