Pike Falls Motorcycle Group came through for the kids again this summer. Thanks to their fundraising efforts, they were able to send another 17 children to summer camps. Pike Falls partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County to choose the children to attend week long sleep over camps of their choice.

Over the years, more than 390 children have had a week long adventure thanks to the dedicated work of the local group. Pike Falls have raffled bikes, held Toy Runs and Bike Shows, all to create the Lanark County Camp Fund, which ensures that every child in the Big Brothers Big Sisters agency who wants to go to camp gets to go.

The 2011 Toy Run will be held on Sunday, September 18th . More information on Pike Falls and the Lanark County Camp Fund can be found on their web site at www.pikefalls.ca

Big Brothers Big Sisters is a Lanark County children’s charity, providing mentoring programs to kids who are in need of someone’s extra attention. Some children come from single parent families, some from families struggling with disability, unemployment, poverty, or other needs. Adult mentors spend time with the child each week, for as little as one hour, acting as a role model, a friend, and a confidant. The agency is in need of more mentors, particularly men, and asks that those interested contact the office as soon as possible.

Almost 300 children received service from Big Brothers Big Sisters this year, and another 45 children continue to be on the waiting list. For more information about how you can help, please call 613-283-0570 or visit www.bigbrothersbigsisterslanark.ca