Georgetown, TX – December 2, 2024 – Bikes for Goodness Sake is honored to announce its partnership in the James Wisniewski III Memorial Bike Build Event, set to take place on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Aristoi Classical Academy in Katy, TX. This special event will honor the legacy of James Wisniewski III, a young bike enthusiast known for his kindness and adventurous spirit, who passed away earlier this year.
This inaugural event is the first step toward grandparents’ Kristie and Wayne Wisniewski’s ambitious mission to donate 6,886 bikes to children in need, a number that reflects the exact number of days James’ family was blessed to have him in their lives. The 2024 Memorial Bike Build Event will donate 31 bikes and helmets to students at Aristoi Classical Academy, made possible through partnerships with Bikes for Goodness Sake and generous sponsorship from TC Energy, which is supporting the event through its employee donation match and giving-back program.
“James always believed ‘happiness is a choice,’ and we are choosing to channel our grief into something positive. We are so grateful to Bikes for Goodness Sake and TC Energy for helping us honor James’ memory in such a meaningful way. This is just the beginning of what we hope will be a legacy of giving that mirrors James’ generous heart,” shared Kristie Wisniewski.
Event Details:
• What: James Wisniewski III Memorial Bike Build
• When: Saturday, December 7, 2024, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Where: Aristoi Classical Academy, 5618 11th Street, Katy, TX 77493
The event will feature 21 teams of 2-3 volunteers, assembling two bikes each over two hours. All tools, bike kits, and helmets will be provided. After the bike-building fun, volunteers and attendees can share in the heartwarming moment as 30 young riders receive their new bikes.
“At Bikes for Goodness Sake, we believe bikes have the power to transform lives. Partnering with the Wisniewski family to celebrate James’ legacy through this initiative is a privilege. This event is not only about giving away bikes but also about sharing joy, adventure, and the spirit of giving, all of which were traits James lived by,” added Mark Smith, CEO, Bikes for Goodness Sake.
To learn more about the event or how to support future James Wisniewski III Memorial Bike Build Events, please contact: Kristie Wisniewski: (281) 705-2996 | [email protected]
Join Bikes for Goodness Sake and the Wisniewski family in celebrating the joy of biking and the legacy of James Wisniewski III. Together, we can bring smiles, adventure, and a little bit of happiness to children in need.
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About TC Energy
TC Energy is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, responsibly, and sustainably delivering energy to North American markets. Through its employee donation match and giving-back program, TC Energy supports initiatives that create meaningful impacts in the communities it serves.
About Aristoi Classical Academy
Aristoi Classical Academy is a free, public charter school offering classical education from grades Kindergarten through 12th. Their mission is to provide students with an academically challenging Classical Liberal Arts education that encourages them to develop a passion for learning and that gives them the means to become responsible citizens of virtuous character.
About Bikes for Goodness Sake
Bikes for Goodness Sake is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to sharing the goodness of bicycles with underprivileged children through sponsored corporate charity bike build events. For 14 years, we have collaborated with hundreds of sponsors to build and donate thousands of bikes to kids across the country. As one of the first charity bike-building organizations in America and the only one with a national footprint, we partner with local bike shops, corporations, groups, and individuals to create charity bike build events that distribute bikes and custom-fit, bike-shop-quality helmets to children. Founded by Mark Smith and Pete Buck of Bucks Bikes in Austin, Texas, our mission began on July 4, 2008, honoring the silent sacrifice of military children, and continues today fostering a cycling culture in North America by giving a bike to a child.
