 | John V. I would like my $1000 donation to go to Blackstone Bikes, an organization at Hyde Park that fixes bikes and teaches children after-school. They really help disadvantaged kids with education, science, English, math, the whole shebang, and they also support an activity that Austin and I love, being outdoors. I vividly remember meeting Austin at the farmer's market by the shop one day for purchasing picnic foods that we took to Jackson park. Austin and I got in an idyllic bike-ride down to Chicago and were planning longer endeavors- though I know Austin was humoring my preference, given that his walking took him as far as my biking!! I volunteered some at this shop and love both the environment, the greasy bustle of bike fixing and the chatter of mischievous kids and exasperated/grinning tutors. I wish I had spent more time there at Hyde Park. Blackstone bikes has indicated to me that they would like to attend a conference in Seattle, and that such a donation in Austin's memory is enough for this purpose. I would therefore like to support their attendance at the conference!! |
"We are trying to step up game on the national level by attending this year's youth bike summit, which is an conference that we have never been able to attend. We were just putting together a budget, and a donation that specifically states that this is meant to be used to attend the 2015 Youth Bike Summit (this year is in Seattle) this February would guarantee that we'd all be able to attend. If you feel that's worthy of your donation, please send a check (with a note specifying the intended use) to Blackstone Bicycle Works, 6100 S Blackstone Ave. 60637 or online at experimentalstation.org/donate".
Jeremy S.
I've also made my decision for Austin's 12 days of Christmas. I would like to give $500 dollars to the California Academy of Sciences. This is one of the most amazing museums I've ever been to, and I want to contribute to an organization that educates the public and encourages younger visitors to pursue their interests in science. I think Austin would want to extend his passion onto the next generation of scientists.
I would also like to give $500 to Achievement First Public Charter Schools of New Haven. Since I have been given the opportunity to study in New Haven, I would like to begin giving back to that community.
Again, I greatly appreciate the opportunity to participate in Austin's 12 days of Christmas, this means so much to me.
I've also made my decision for Austin's 12 days of Christmas. I would like to give $500 dollars to the California Academy of Sciences. This is one of the most amazing museums I've ever been to, and I want to contribute to an organization that educates the public and encourages younger visitors to pursue their interests in science. I think Austin would want to extend his passion onto the next generation of scientists.
I would also like to give $500 to Achievement First Public Charter Schools of New Haven. Since I have been given the opportunity to study in New Haven, I would like to begin giving back to that community.
Again, I greatly appreciate the opportunity to participate in Austin's 12 days of Christmas, this means so much to me.
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