Help families get on the road to safer, healthier communities at the Walk ‘n Roll Festival in Los Angeles.
Celebrating 14 years of encouraging families to rethink their commutes, Walk ‘n Rollers’ fundraiser will take place March 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., in Exposition Park.
“Biking is, hands down, the most efficient mode of transportation, and one of the least expensive. So when you make that accessible to folks, then they have alternatives,” said Jim Shanman, Walk ‘n Rollers executive director. “They can get around on their time, in their energy style.”
The lively festivities will include free bike skills courses, helmets and tuneups, all in an effort to achieve cleaner air, safer streets and more active kids.
“We live by the mantra of each day and every block that you don’t drive matters,” Shanman said. “It’s really important that kids understand that there’s other ways to get around town.”
Along with skateboarding demos and other fun activities, a gear marketplace will offer discounts on new and used cycling clothing, used bikes, used parts and accessories.
Additionally, slices of pie baked by Walk ‘n Rollers staff members will be up for sale in honor of Pi Day, an annual celebration of the mathematical constant Pi.
All proceeds will support their Adopt-a-Bike program, which collects, repairs and redistributes previously-owned bikes to those who need them most.
“We’ve given away about 500 bikes through the Adopt-A-Bike program,” Shanman said. “That’s a lot of families that are getting transportation for free, and this event supports that program.”
The L.A.-based nonprofit also teaches children essential life skills like good decision making, time management, responsibility and traffic awareness.
Walk ‘n Rollers serves over 40,000 kids each year, helping schools develop safe walking routes, hosting bike skills events on campuses and teaching bike safety classes for all ages and levels.
“If you’re in favor of getting folks free transportation, or just excited about the idea of an organization supporting those who need it the most, then this is the event to come out for,” Shanman said.
If you can’t make the event, you can still show your support with an online donation.
The Walk ‘n Roll Festival will be located at Jesse Brewer Jr. Park at 3777 Menlo Ave., in Los Angeles.
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