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The Beginning of Bikes for Tikes
Bikes for Tikes began in 2009 as a challenge from Bechtel Management to UA Local 598 Plumbers and Steamfitters Union. Union members Randy Walli and Brad Chitty took on that challenge, delivering 43 bikes that first year for Toys for Tots. That challenge evolved into a thriving 501c3 nonprofit that to date has donated more than 22,700 bicycles to organizations in our community. Beyond bicycles, Bikes for Tikes unites the community. Partners contribute funds, storage, and distribution support, with donations directly funding bikes and helmets, managed through a trusted local retailer.
Bikes for Tikes began in 2009 as a challenge from Bechtel Management to UA Local 598 Plumbers and Steamfitters Union. Union members Randy Walli and Brad Chitty took on that challenge, delivering 43 bikes that first year for Toys for Tots. That challenge evolved into a thriving 501c3 nonprofit that to date has donated more than 22,700 bicycles to organizations in our community. Beyond bicycles, Bikes for Tikes unites the community. Partners contribute funds, storage, and distribution support, with donations directly funding bikes and helmets, managed through a trusted local retailer.
The annual “Bike Build” event has become a tradition, drawing 1,200+ volunteers for one day in each December to the Three Rivers Convention Center to assemble more than 2,000 bikes in a few short hours. Bikes are then distributed through Toys for Tots and other organizations. In 2025, Bikes for Tikes continues to grow, increasing bike distribution, strengthening partnerships, and enhancing community engagement. Looking ahead, we aim to distribute more bikes, expand partnerships, and continue bringing the community together, one bike at a time.
The annual “Bike Build” event has become a tradition, drawing 1,200+ volunteers for one day in each December to the Three Rivers Convention Center to assemble more than 2,000 bikes in a few short hours. Bikes are then distributed through Toys for Tots and other organizations. In 2025, Bikes for Tikes continues to grow, increasing bike distribution, strengthening partnerships, and enhancing community engagement. Looking ahead, we aim to distribute more bikes, expand partnerships, and continue bringing the community together, one bike at a time.
The annual “Bike Build” event has become a tradition, drawing 1,200+ volunteers for one day in each December to the Three Rivers Convention Center to assemble more than 2,000 bikes in a few short hours. Bikes are then distributed through Toys for Tots and other organizations. In 2025, Bikes for Tikes continues to grow, increasing bike distribution, strengthening partnerships, and enhancing community engagement. Looking ahead, we aim to distribute more bikes, expand partnerships, and continue bringing the community together, one bike at a time.
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BIKES FOR TIKES
(509) 545-1446
1328 Rd 28, Pasco, WA 99301
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