Thanks to all who helped on the
2007 Bike and Helmets Christmas project! We couldn't have done it without your
support. This cooperative project that the Brunswick County Pedalers
pursue with the Southport Lions Club and Progress Energy's Brunswick Plant employees
continues to grow from last years project. The BNP employees contributed more than $12,000
for bikes and Brunswick County Pedalers, Southport Women's Club, Southport Lions Club, and
Margaret Rudd Realty gave towards these kids getting bike helmets. There was 211
children with new bikes for Christmas at 24 schools in Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender and
Columbus counties.
"This shows the community spirit and generosity of our employees, who developed this
grass-roots campaign to make the holidays a little bit brighter for the children in the
area," said Ben Waldrep, vice president at the plant. The Bike Drive began in
1997 when an employee approached another with the idea to buy a bike for a deserving child
at a local school. Ten bikes were donated .
