All Kids Bike is on a mission to teach every child in America how to ride a bike in kindergarten PE class.
Troutman, NC – May 6, 2024: All Kids Bike, the national nonprofit teaching kindergarten students how to ride bikes in PE class, is activating their All Kids Bike Learn-To-Ride Kindergarten PE Program at Troutman Elementary School, thanks to a generous donation from The Dale Jr. Foundation.
The comprehensive program includes teacher training and certification, a fleet of 24 bikes, pedal conversion kits, helmets, an instructional bike for teachers, two rolling storage racks, and access to a resource portal with live support for the duration of the program. Troutman Elementary celebrated the introduction of the program with a kickoff event alongside The Dale Jr. Foundation, JR Motorsports NASCAR Xfinity Driver Sammy Smith and the 8 Crew, and All Kids Bike attendees.
“We are ecstatic to once again partner with All Kids Bike,” said Kelley Earnhardt Miller, vice president of The Dale Jr. Foundation. “Our hope is that this is just one thing that can help empower these kids to do great things now, but also in the future.”
Lisa Weyer, executive director of the Strider Education Foundation, expressed gratitude for the partnership with The Dale Jr. Foundation, emphasizing the transformative impact of early bike riding education. “Today marks a significant milestone in our mission to empower children with the essential skill of riding a bike. We are so appreciative of our continued partnership with the Dale Jr. Foundation, a collaboration rooted in our shared dedication to fostering healthy and active lifestyles for children across the nation. Through this partnership, we are providing invaluable opportunities for kids to learn, grow, and experience the joy of two wheels.”
At Troutman Elementary, this program will positively impact approximately 124 kindergarten students each year. With a lifespan of 7-10 years for the equipment, it is estimated that up to 1,240 students will benefit from this initiative over the next decade. Kim Koehler, Troutman Elementary PE Teacher is looking forward to launching the program. “We are so incredibly grateful for this generous donation to our students. We are excited to have the opportunity to introduce our kindergarten students to a lifelong skill that will help them build self-esteem and confidence and be more physically active.”
The Dale Jr. Foundation and All Kids Bike are committed to enriching the lives of young learners and cultivating valuable skills through the joy of bike riding. This collaborative effort exemplifies their dedication to building healthier, happier communities, one pedal at a time.
ABOUT ALL KIDS BIKE
The All Kids Bike Learn-to-Ride Kindergarten PE Program launched in 2018 with a simple mission: to give every child in America the opportunity to learn how to ride a bike in school. The program includes everything needed to teach thousands of students at a school for 7-10 years: teacher training and certification, a fleet of 24 Strider bikes, pedal conversion kits, helmets, an instructional bike and helmet for the teacher, 2 rolling metal bike storage racks, and access to a resource portal and live support for the life of the program. Supported by the Strider Education Foundation, All Kids Bike Learn-to-Ride Kindergarten PE Programs are active in over 1,300 schools across all 50 states, teaching more than 100,000 kids to ride each year. In 2023, All Kids Bike added an Inclusive Learn-to-Ride Program to empower middle and high school students and adults with developmental disabilities with the life skill of riding a bicycle. For more information, please visit www.allkidsbike.org.
ABOUT THE DALE JR. FOUNDATION
The Dale Jr. Foundation is a charity dedicated to giving underprivileged individuals with a focus on youth, the resources to improve their confidence and education, and the opportunity to achieve extraordinary goals, having raised more than $11 million since its inception. The Dale Jr. Foundation has made a monumental impact in the local community since its beginning. Dedicated to giving underprivileged individuals, with a focus on youth, the resources to achieve extraordinary goals, TDJF has contributed to more than 300 charities nationally and locally, including The Make-A-Wish Foundation, Blessings in a Backpack, Children’s Hope Alliance, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, FeedNC, and Mooresville Christian Mission. For more information, visit www.thedalejrfoundation.org.
Source: Strider Education Foundation/All Kids Bike
