I met Naeome and Lawrence while out riding. They loved the looks of The Kindness Bicycle the moment they laid their eyes on it. Naeome’s interest comes from her love of children and her job at Applewood Centers. It is her birthday today and seeing The Kindness Bicycle was a great “gift” to her.

Applewood Centers is a leader in improving the lives of children in Ohio by providing high quality behavioral healthcare and out-of-home services for children and their families. They foster solutions for children, youth and families. In the early days, they schooled and cared for about 25 children. Today they serve nearly 6,000 children and their families each year. What a valuable resource for kids across the state of Ohio.               Thank you to Jim Weingart for tracking me down and showing such a huge interest in my mission.