Lakeland Regional Health Volunteers Join Community Effort to Build 200 Bicycles for Local Children

LAKELAND, Fla. – A new bicycle can mean more than a fun ride. It can open the door to adventure, independence and lasting childhood memories. Several Lakeland Regional Health volunteers recently joined a community-wide effort to help make those opportunities possible for local children.

Working alongside fellow volunteers and nonprofit organization onbikes, Lakeland Regional Health team members participated in a bike build that resulted in 200 bicycles being assembled for children served by One More Child and Parker Street Ministries.

The event brought community members together around a shared goal: making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families throughout the area.

The bicycles will be distributed through One More Child and Parker Street Ministries, providing children with opportunities for outdoor activity, exploration and fun.

Founded in Tampa in 2011, onbikes is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing bicycles to children who might not otherwise have access to them. Through community partnerships, volunteer bike builds and charitable initiatives, the organization helps bring the joy and freedom of riding a bicycle to children.

For Lakeland Regional Health, participating in the event reflects a commitment to supporting the health and well-being of the community, both inside and outside the hospital.

By giving their time, Lakeland Regional Health volunteers helped turn a day of teamwork into an opportunity to give back, strengthen community connections and make a lasting difference for local children.

To learn more about onbikes and its mission, visit onbikes.org.