THEY’RE ASKING YOU TO GIVE THEM A CALL. TONIGHT. KIDS TURNED OUT FOR THE 24TH ANNUAL WHEELS FOR HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY. THE EVENT WAS STARTED BY ORLANDO CITY COMMISSIONER PATTY SHEEHAN IN 2002. ALL BECAUSE STUDENTS AND WREATHS TETRIS NO LONGER HAD A BUS SYSTEM TO TAKE THEM TO SCHOOL. WESH 2’S GAIL PASCHALL-BROWN HERE IN PSEUDONYM GAIL YOU WENT TO THAT GIVEAWAY TODAY? I DID SO MUCH FUN! THE KIDS WERE EXCITED. THE PARENTS WERE EXCITED AND THANKS TO THE COMMUNITY’S GENEROSITY, THESE CHILDREN GOT A SPECIAL GIFT FOR CHRISTMAS. LIKE A PRESIDENTIAL MOTORCADE. ORLANDO POLICE FIRE. MAJOR CONTRIBUTORS. SANTA CLAUS AND ONE OF HIS FAVORITE ELVES. MERRY CHRISTMAS, GOLDEN TO LANKFORD PARK IN THE REEVES TERRACE NEIGHBORHOOD MONDAY EVENING. THIS IS THE ANNUAL WHEELS FOR KIDS HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY STARTED BY ORLANDO CITY COMMISSIONER PATTY SHEEHAN. GOT IT. KIDS AGES 5 TO 15 WHO’VE BEEN PRE-IDENTIFIED AND LIVE IN REEVES TERRACE, WERE HONORED WITH 130 KICK SCOOTERS. ORLANDO POLICE CHIEF ERIC SMITH SAYS HE NEVER MISSES THIS EVENT. IT’S IMPORTANT FOR THE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. I’M JUST EXCITED THAT WE GET TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY, ESPECIALLY NOW WITH THE WAY THE ECONOMY IS. HER SIX YEAR OLD SON KAI GOT A NEW SCOOTER. SOMEONE STOLE HIS LAST YEAR HIGH. ARE YOU EXCITED ABOUT GETTING A SCOOTER? YES I AM. HE AND ALL THE CHILDREN ALSO GOT HELMETS. LET ME TRY IT ON. MAKE SURE IT’S GOOD. THE SCOOTERS WERE MADE POSSIBLE THANKS TO DONATIONS. CHERISH HOLIDAY GOT ONE TO CHERISH. GO AHEAD, GO AHEAD. GIVE SANTA A HUG. OKAY. GIVE SANTA A HUG. ALL RIGHT. MERRY CHRISTMAS. MERRY CHRISTMAS FOR COMMISSIONER PATTY SHEEHAN. THIS EVENT HITS HOME. GROWING UP, SHE SAID HAVING SOMETHING TO RIDE LIKE A BIKE WASN’T EASY. THEIR KIDS WANT. THEY JUST WANT TO GIVE THEIR KIDS A GOOD CHRISTMAS. AND, YOU KNOW, YOU GET A CHANCE TO PAY IT FORWARD. THAT’S WHAT LIFE’S ABOUT. AND THAT’S WHAT CHRISTMAS IS ALL ABOUT. SOTO SAID. A SCOOTER IS JUST WHAT SHE WANTED FOR CHRISTMAS. I’M GOING TO RIDE IT TO THE PARK. I’M GOING TO RIDE IT TO ANYWHERE I NEED TO GO TO THAT. MY MOM DOESN’T WANT TO TAKE ME. I JUST LOVE DOING THIS, AND WE’RE DOING IT FOR 23 YEARS, AND I THANK ALL MY GENEROUS SPONSORS. I COULDN’T DO IT WITHOUT THEM. AND MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYONE. MERRY CHRISTMAS. DID YOU KNOW THAT TO DATE, 2200 BIKES AND SCOOTERS HAVE BEEN DONATED THANKS TO COMPANIES INCLUDING BAKER BARRIOS ARCHITECTS, BRASWELL AND GORRIE WORKSHOPS INCORPORATE
Children gather for Orlando’s 24th annual Wheels for Kids Holiday Giveaway
Updated: 10:33 PM EST Dec 22, 2025
The 24th annual Wheels for Kids Holiday Giveaway brought joy to the Reeves Terrace neighborhood in Orlando on Monday evening, as children received 130 kick scooters, thanks to the generosity of the community.The festive atmosphere resembled a presidential motorcade, with Orlando police, Orlando firefighters, other major contributors, Santa Claus and one of his favorite elves arriving at Langford Park. Children aged 5 to 15, who had been pre-identified, were honored with the scooters.Orlando police Chief Eric Smith emphasized the importance of the event for the children and their families.”I’m just excited that we get to give back to the community, especially now, the way the economy is,” said Telisha Glover, a parent. “It’s been a lot harder for us to provide for our kids the way we want, so I look forward to this every year. I really appreciate this.” Her 6-year-old son, Kai, who had his scooter stolen last year, was thrilled to receive a new one. Kai told WESH 2 he was so excited about getting a new scooter.All the children also received helmets to ensure their safety.The scooters were made possible through donations, and Cherish Holiday was another happy recipient. “Cherish, go ahead, give Santa a hug. Merry Christmas, Cherish,” she was encouraged. For Commissioner Patty Sheehan, the event holds personal significance. “My parents couldn’t afford it,” she said. “And you know, when you get a chance to pay it forward for children that are hard-working parents, they just want to give their kids a good Christmas, and you know, when you get a chance to pay it forward, that’s what life is about. That’s what Christmas is all about.”Janelyx Soto, another recipient, expressed her excitement, saying, “I’m going to ride it to the park. I’m going to ride it anywhere that my mom doesn’t want to take me.” Some children couldn’t wait to try out their new scooters, showcasing their excitement.”I love doing this, we’ve been doing this for 23 years, and I want to thank all my generous sponsors, couldn’t do it without them. And Merry Christmas, everyone,” Sheehan said. To date, 2,200 bikes and scooters have been donated, thanks to companies including Baker Barrios Architects, Brasfield and Gorrie, Workscapes Inc., GAI Consultants, and more.
ORLANDO, Fla. —
The 24th annual Wheels for Kids Holiday Giveaway brought joy to the Reeves Terrace neighborhood in Orlando on Monday evening, as children received 130 kick scooters, thanks to the generosity of the community.
The festive atmosphere resembled a presidential motorcade, with Orlando police, Orlando firefighters, other major contributors, Santa Claus and one of his favorite elves arriving at Langford Park.
Children aged 5 to 15, who had been pre-identified, were honored with the scooters.
Orlando police Chief Eric Smith emphasized the importance of the event for the children and their families.
“I’m just excited that we get to give back to the community, especially now, the way the economy is,” said Telisha Glover, a parent. “It’s been a lot harder for us to provide for our kids the way we want, so I look forward to this every year. I really appreciate this.”
Her 6-year-old son, Kai, who had his scooter stolen last year, was thrilled to receive a new one.
Kai told WESH 2 he was so excited about getting a new scooter.
All the children also received helmets to ensure their safety.
The scooters were made possible through donations, and Cherish Holiday was another happy recipient.
“Cherish, go ahead, give Santa a hug. Merry Christmas, Cherish,” she was encouraged.
For Commissioner Patty Sheehan, the event holds personal significance.
“My parents couldn’t afford it,” she said. “And you know, when you get a chance to pay it forward for children that are hard-working parents, they just want to give their kids a good Christmas, and you know, when you get a chance to pay it forward, that’s what life is about. That’s what Christmas is all about.”
Janelyx Soto, another recipient, expressed her excitement, saying, “I’m going to ride it to the park. I’m going to ride it anywhere that my mom doesn’t want to take me.”
Some children couldn’t wait to try out their new scooters, showcasing their excitement.
“I love doing this, we’ve been doing this for 23 years, and I want to thank all my generous sponsors, couldn’t do it without them. And Merry Christmas, everyone,” Sheehan said.
To date, 2,200 bikes and scooters have been donated, thanks to companies including Baker Barrios Architects, Brasfield and Gorrie, Workscapes Inc., GAI Consultants, and more.