Thompson, ‘Angels’ donate another 500 bikes

Saturday afternoon at Middletown Minnie Cannon Elementary, the Bike Angels presented children affected by the recent fires with 500 bikes. It was the third bike giveaway organized by the group, who has given upwards of 800 bikes to fire impacted children. Though the Bike Angels won’t be doing another giveaway, they’re setting up a bike depository for kids still in need of wheels. Congressman Mike Thompson arrived at the event to greet children and their parents and help give away bikes. Pictured, from left to right, Sue Maddioli, Lilly Azevedo and her new scooter, Congressman Thompson, Asher Volpe with his new bike and Lilith VanBuskirk. - Photos by Jennifer Gruenke — Lake County Publishing