1.10.2008 - 09:09am ET

(CSRwire) SOUTHAMPTON, PA – January 10, 2008 - The holiday season is a time for giving, and Harrison Jacobs was inspired, inspired to give bicycles to the children of deployed Service Members in his area for Christmas. After some thought, and discussion with wife, Erika, a call went out, for support, to friends and family members in the Philadelphia area. The response was overwhelming, enabling the gifts to be donated in time for some Holiday cheer.

The bicycles were provided at or near cost by the bicycle shop, Human Zoom, in Ardmore, PA. Owner, Mike Bufo and store manager, Anthony Hennesy were in instrumental in assisting the 'Bikes for Joy' project, and were moved to donate helmets for every child receiving a bike.

The 128th Chemical of Southampton and the A & C Troops of the 104th Cavalry became the locations for the delivery of 60 bicycles for many happy children. The bicycles, bright and shiny, were delivered on December 19th, and 20th 2007 to most of the children and parents. While some of the bicycles were picked up by a parent, from a 'Special Santa,' and placed underneath the tree.

"Everyone was very excited, and very thankful," said Christine Tolbert, Family Readiness Group leader for the 128th Chemical in Southampton.

"There is no way we would have succeeded without the support of friends and families in the Philadelphia area," says Harrison Jacobs. "Without the good wishes, and financial gifts we received, we would not have been able to make this possible." "The joint effort has ensured these children, who will not have their Dad home for Christmas due to service for the country, a special gift and a thank you this holiday season," Jacobs added.

Susie McKernan, an Executive Board member for USA Cares assisted and supported 'Bikes for Joy' in their quest to fulfill the mission.

About USA Cares

USA Cares is a world wide charitable organization serving military service members and their families of all ranks and branches with direction and advice along with grant assistance for quality of life issues caused by military service. To date, USA Cares has received requests from nearly 9,000 service members and families with more than 5M dollars in organizational and found resources. USA Cares, in partnership with The Homeowners Preservation Foundation, has also saved military homes from foreclosure in over half the states in the Nation.

Learn more about USA Cares by visiting www.usacares.us.

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