Loyal Order of the Squirrels Collects Bikes for Needy

St. Charles County Ambumlance District will help the Loyal Order of the Squirrels collect children's bikes for needy families again this year.

Last year, more than 100 bikes were collected and delivered to the Loyal Order of the Squirrels, who repair, refurbish and paint the bikes. The bikes are then given to children through Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Center.

"The joy this program has provided to needy families is immeasurable For many this is their first bike and we take every effort to provide them with a
quality gift," said Bernie McNamee, who organizes the program for the squirrels.

Bikes can be donated at any of the 16 ambulance bases in St. Charles County on any day of the week between 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Base 1 - 2190 Elm St. St. Charles, MO 63301

Base 2 - 835 Friedens Rd. St. Charles, MO 63303

Base 7 - 5150 Westwood Dr., St. Charles, MO 63304

Base 8 - 965 Sycamore St. Charles, MO 63304

Bikes can also be dropped off at the repair center located at 1540 Country Club Plaza Drive, St. Charles 63303 on Wednesdays from 5-9 p.m. or Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, contact McNamee at bernie@rackandshelf.com.