Randi-Marie Adams

By Randi-Marie Adams

The “Bike Project” – A community working together

Aug 24, 2021 | 9:36 AM

PRINCE GEORGE – In a world that has felt a wave of negativity, especially in the last 18 months, it’s a nice change of pace to hear about random acts of kindness, and Prince George is definitely one of those communities that go above and beyond.

David Mothus, Don Willimont, and Marianne Koops worked together, to help a local boy out after his bike was stolen from him. However, the young man and his father had a plan, so they decided to pay it forward.

“The bike project was supposed to just be one. We tried to give a bike to a kid whose bike was stolen,” said David Mothus, co-creator of the “Bike Project.”

“Dave and I do a lot of community work together, so when I saw the post, instead of saying, let’s find who did it. I said let’s just get the kid a new bike,” says Don Willimont -Variable Operations Manager at Wood Wheaton

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So, when the call came into Koops Bike shop, they were happy to help.

“It definitely took a big, positive, and even more positive spin than it already was [sic]. Dave has a way of making things happen. So, people had reached out and were wanting to purchase bikes for other kids in need,” said Marianne Koops, sales manager of Koops Bike Shop

So far, the “bike project” has been able to help out around seven people. Telus even jumped on board to donate money to families who have had their bikes stolen or who have never owned a bike.

Willimont says, they aren’t looking for a round of applause or attention, they are just trying to be decent human beings.