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Lydia Cox Memorial Bike Camp
ORGANIZATION: LYDIA FAITH COX FAMILY FOUNDATION
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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7 people are interested
Do you want to change the life of a child? If you do, volunteering with the LFCFF is the organization for you!
The Lydia Faith Cox Family Foundation (LFCFF) is a St. Louis-based 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, all volunteer organization. Our mission is to foster a life of accomplishment and independence for individuals with developmental disorders or other special needs. We do this through our annual Lydia Cox Memorial Bike Camp, where we teach children how to ride a 2-wheel bike independently, through the iCan Bike program.
Campers, 8 years and older, are assigned a 75-minute riding session for each of the five days of camp.
We are looking for volunteers to walk/jog/run alongside camp participants. This is truly an inspiring and rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the life of a child with a developmental difference. We need up to 100 volunteers to make this camp a success. Individuals interested in volunteering must be at least 15 years old and able to walk/jog/run alongside a rider as they are learning to ride a bike during a 75-minute session (with short breaks), for 5 days Monday through Friday. Our volunteers provide encouragement and physical supports, as needed. Volunteers can sign up for one session, or up to 5 each day. Consistency is our goal for volunteers. We ask that a volunteer commit to the same time each day and attend all 5 days for the session selected. Our riders bond with their assigned volunteer and rely on the same person to be there to support them during the riding session. This is an unique opportunity to be the miracle in a childś life. An experience you will never forget!
Session 1: 8:30 am-9:45 am
Session 2: 10:05 am-11:20 am
Session 3: 11:40 am-12:55 pm
Session 4: 2:00 pm-3:15 pm
Session 5: 3:35 pm-4:50 pm
** Volunteer Appreciation Bonus**
T-Shirt
Continental Breakfast for Morning Session volunteers
Snacks provided in volunteer breakroom between each session
Lunch provided for volunteers available all day
Gift cards from local businesses
More opportunities with LYDIA FAITH COX FAMILY FOUNDATION
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About LYDIA FAITH COX FAMILY FOUNDATION
Location:
714 WILDVIEW LN, MANCHESTER, MO 63021, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Lydia Faith Cox Foundation is to sponsor a yearly bike camp for individuals with Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities at no cost to participating families.
Description
Each year in collaboration with the Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis, the Lydia Faith Cox Foundation hosts a week long camp providing new bikes, helmets, t-shirts and medals to 40 individuals who have completed the camp. We are volunteer based and provide all services at no cost to families. All participants in our camp learn to ride a typical 2 wheel bike in 5 days. This skill fosters independence, self esteem and life long friendships.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
12721 West Watson RoadSt. Louis, MO 63127
DATE POSTED
April 24, 2019
SKILLS
- Physical Education
- Sports Coaching
- Physical Therapy
- Bicycling
- Fitness Instruction
- Special Needs
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 15
- Orientation or Training
- 75 minutes a day minimum for 5 days
- Must be able to walk/jog/run without assistance, given short breaks for 75 minutes