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Adventures in non-profit work. Just trying to make the world a little better each day. Also @sorellaspark and @twowheelview

Joined May 2013
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Can you help us reach our goal? We are celebrating 20 years and we need your help to keep the wheels turning for 20 more! Help us raise $30,000 by the end of 2022, & make a lasting impact on young people in your community! Right now, DOUBLE YOUR DONATION! twowheelview.app.neoncrm.com…
This was a highlight earlier this summer for sure. Thanks for the opportunity to take part @albertabikeswap!
Our ED Laura is honoured to be invited to share about TWV supporters @albertabikeswap as a part of their The Dream Team episode. Thanks to @IGWealthMgmt @cbcgem @manjitminhas @MixedUpMoney & @AMAcommunity for profiling and supporting our friends Laura & Chris. #bikeschangelives
Girl Guide Cookies for sale TODAY at Avenida Village 11-2:30ish (until we run out). Come check out the Avenida Community fair! @StephanieKusie @RichardGotfried @peterdemong #ward14
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In all the craziness that life and a pandemic can bring, one standout piece of community “normalcy” is once upon us in the guise of #GirlGuideCookies lol! Get your’s now…what’s YOUR favourite flavour? – at Calgary, Alberta
Replying to @RichardGotfried
@RichardGotfried Girl Guide Cookies for sale Oct 2nd 11-3 @ Deer Run United, Queensland CA, Park96 and Avenida Village. $5/box. Cash only. Please help us spread the word! #girlguidecookies
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Girl Guide Cookies for sale Oct 2nd 11-3 @ Deer Run United, Queensland CA, Park96 and Avenida Village TODAY! $5/box. Cash only. Please help us spread the word! #girlguidecookies
CANADA ⚽️🇨🇦 IS GOLDEN! CANADA WINS IN PENALTY KICKS! 22 Canadian women have made history. They’ve changed the colour of the medal. It’s the first time a Canadian women’s team has won gold at the Olympics. They’re Olympic champions. #Tokyo2020
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Don't miss getting your new favourite shirt! Now on sale in our shop or at @belocal_yyc. These shirts support our youth program initiatives. shop.belocal.org/collections… #bikeschangelives #yycbike #yegbike
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NEW SWAG! Now available at our shop. Click: twowheelview.org/buy-a-bike to make an appointment to get yours! #bikeschangelives #thesetshirtsdotoo
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It’s all any of us can hope for in this lifetime I suppose.
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Anyone else excited to sleep tonight? It’s finally a decent temperature in my house! #yycstorm
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“My mood has been improved. I don't get as quickly irritated with people but mostly importantly I'm a bit more happy and excited each and every week.”- Bike Club Participant #bikeschangelives #yycbike
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Proud to call @TeghSinghCA and his family my neighbours. This is what community is all about!
Alright #yyc! Round two! Let’s do it! Loading up the car for tomorrow afternoon! Location/Time TBA This heat is no joke. BEAT THE HEAT, stay hydrated, eat often, take breaks. We’ll be there to help. #HeatWave2021 #sikh #community #cooldown
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Laura Istead retweeted
🥞 The Pancake Project is helping feed deserving kids while fuelling their imaginations. Every $20 donation provides one Pancake Project kit. A sincere thanks to our presenting sponsor Scott Daniel Seaman Memorial Fund! Donate now at canadahelps.org/en/dn/63153 🔗
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DYK? Our volunteers gave 476 hours in 2020. Though we had less in-person help in the shop, we kicked off our Wrench-At-Home program which was a tremendous help and got tons of bikes out to youth. Check out more stats from our 2020 Annual Report here: impact2020.twowheelview.org/
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This organization and documentary mean the world to me. I hope you can join us on Thursday. Tickets at twowheelview.org
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Hope you can join us for the virtual premiere of our TWV documentary this week! We are so excited to share this story with you. Grab your tickets here: twowheelview.org/20th-annive… Please help us spread the word if you can! #bikeschangelives
ONE WEEK! Our documentary, Two Wheel View: Building Community Two Wheels at a Time premieres June 10th. If you like great storytelling, youth development and bikes, please join us! Click here for tickets: twowheelview.org/20th-annive… #bikeschangelives #yyc
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Hey friends! Laura is going to be on @GearsRadio tomorrow talking about all things TWV and our upcoming documentary premiere on June 10th. Listen tomorrow at 6:30 pm on @CFCRSaskatoon or download later at byxe.ca. Thanks @TylerRittinger! #bikeschangelives
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The Shaw Charity Classic is back in Calgary and #ChipinforKids is back to help Two Wheel View change lives from the seat of a bike! Text KIDS212 to 30333 to donate $10, and Shaw will match your donation twice which means your $10 could result in a $30 donation for Two Wheel View!