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25-03-2025
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Middle schoolers get lesson in extreme weather from Tom Atkins
Some very curious students at James W. Parker Middle School got a visit from one of our very own. Tom Atkins did a question-and-answer session with a handful of students at James W. Parker Middle School. Charity presents adaptive bikes to Erie children They talked about extreme weather circumstances focusing on natural disasters. Not only was Tom doing one of his favorite things, but it's also his birthday! PA Soldiers and Sailors Home recognizes National Medal of Honor Day The students surprised him with a special card and cookie cake to wish him a happy birthday and thank him for stopping by. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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25-03-2025
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Charity presents adaptive bikes to Erie children
Adaptive bikes were presented to Erie children in an effort to help them get outside and live an active life. Variety, the children's charity at AHN Saint Vincent, presented 13 bikes on Tuesday. PA Soldiers and Sailors Home recognizes National Medal of Honor Day The charity offers life-changing adaptive equipment through their three core programs — My Bike, My Stroller and My Voice. The chief executive officer, Tom Baker, said the bikes are provided to children who were told they would not have the opportunity to ride a bike for most of their lives. Local high school students learn valuable financial literacy skills 'For the first time to ride their bike with their brothers and sisters around the neighborhood, they're going to be able to ride a bike with neighbors and really get to enjoy a fully inclusive kind together life, and that's what it's all about,' said Baker. A parade took place at the end of the presentation, allowing the children to try out their new rides. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
