Eight Waves' families receive bike donations

A construction and development company donated more than 50 bikes for the Eight Waves nonprofit.

By Leticia Silva
| 3:20 p.m. June 9, 2026

West Orange Times & Observer
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Eight Waves, a Winter Garden nonprofit dedicated to supporting under-resourced children and families, shared a heartwarming announced Friday, June 5.

According to a social media post, Skanska USA Building Inc., a construction and development company, donated more than 50 bicycles for the families of Eight Waves.

For families facing hardships, a bike can make an immense different.

It can get someone to and from work, to and from school, allows easier access to childcare, grocery stores, after-school programs, and creates greater independence and opportunities.

"Transportation impacts nearly every aspect of life," Eight Waves officials said. "When a child or parent has a reliable way to get where they need to go, doors begin to open. We watched children beam with excitement as they picked out their bikes. We watched families leave with more than transportation—they left with opportunity."

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Leticia Silva

Staff writer Leticia Silva is a graduate from the University of Central Florida. As a child, her dream was to become a journalist. Now, her dream is a reality. On her free time she enjoys beach trips, trying new restaurants and spending time with her family and dog.