A student who lives in Sammamish will be collecting used bicycles for people in Ghana at two locations in Bellevue on April 27-28.
Tinuola Dada, a sophomore, is collecting the bikes in partnership with the ARAS foundation and the Village Bike Project. Tinuola says the project has another benefit as well.
“It’s a really great because because not only does it help those who receive the bikes, but also it’s also good for the environment through recycling.”
On April 27, bikes will be collected from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the French immersion School of Washington in Bellevue On the 28th, bikes will be collected at Overlake Arthritis (across from Overlake Hospital) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The French Immersion School is located at 4211 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy. SE, Overlake Arthritis is located at 1310 116th Ave. NE. There will be signs indicating the drop-off location.
