Photos: Bikes donated to Peabody Elementary School
Peabody Elementary School students were presented with bikes on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. The bikes were donated to the children by Barry Bryant and Rickey Whittington, who were at the school last month for a safety fair that was held by the police for the students. Bryant, who operates Biking for Books, and Whittington, who runs the R. Whittington Foundation, brought six bikes to the safety fair they raffled off at the end of last month's event. The two men saw how much all the children in the school wanted bikes. After the raffle at the first event, they agreed on the spot to buy bikes for all the students and surprised the kids on Monday with the gifts. The safety fair was being held at the school after three children died in an apartment fire across the street from the school. "I just wanted people to know there is a blessing that can come after the tragedy," said Whittington.
Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Bikes donated to Peabody Elementary School
Peabody Elementary School students D'Moni Boston, left Bryanna Jones excitedly take a seat on their new bikes at Peabody Elementary School on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. The bikes were donated to the children by Barry Bryant and Rickey Whittington, who were at the school last month for a safety fair that was held by the police for the students. Bryant, who operates Biking for Books, and Whittington, who runs the R. Whittington Foundation, brought six bikes to the safety fair they raffled off at the end of last month's event. The two men saw how much all the children in the school wanted bikes. After the raffle at the first event they agreed on the spot to buy bikes for all the students and surprised the kids on Monday with the gifts. The safety fair was being held at the school after three children died in an apartment fire across the street from the school. "I just wanted people to know there is a blessing that can come after the tragedy," said Whittington. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Bikes donated to Peabody Elementary School
New bikes for Peabody Elementary School students are set up in the gym waiting the kids to walk in for the announcement they're getting new bikes on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. The bikes were donated to the children by Barry Bryant and Rickey Whittington who were at the school last month for a safety fair that was held by the police for the students. Bryant, who operates Biking for Books, and Whittington, who runs the R. Whittington Foundation, brought six bikes to the safety fair they raffled off at the end of last months event. The two men saw how much all the children in the school wanted bikes. After the raffle at the first event they agreed on the spot to buy bikes for all the students and surprised the kids on Monday with the gifts. The safety fair was being held at the school after three children died in an apartment fire across the street from the school. "I just wanted people to know there is a blessing that can come after the tragedy" said Whittington. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Bikes donated to Peabody Elementary School
Peabody Elementary School students Harlem Scott, Tyri Phillips, and Miracle Willis show their excitement as they enter the gym where new bikes for all the students were set up on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. The bikes were donated to the children by Barry Bryant and Rickey Whittington who were at the school last month for a safety fair that was held by the police for the students. Bryant, who operates Biking for Books, and Whittington, who runs the R. Whittington Foundation, brought six bikes to the safety fair they raffled off at the end of last months event. The two men saw how much all the children in the school wanted bikes. After the raffle at the first event they agreed on the spot to buy bikes for all the students and surprised the kids on Monday with the gifts. The safety fair was being held at the school after three children died in an apartment fire across the street from the school. "I just wanted people to know there is a blessing that can come after the tragedy" said Whittington. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Bikes donated to Peabody Elementary School
Peabody Elementary School students Mykell Jones, center, and Tanylah Delancy, right, get excited as they walk into the gym and see bikes set up for them on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. The bikes were donated to the children by Barry Bryant and Rickey Whittington who were at the school last month for a safety fair that was held by the police for the students. Bryant, who operates Biking for Books, and Whittington, who runs the R. Whittington Foundation, brought six bikes to the safety fair they raffled off at the end of last months event. The two men saw how much all the children in the school wanted bikes. After the raffle at the first event they agreed on the spot to buy bikes for all the students and surprised the kids on Monday with the gifts. The safety fair was being held at the school after three children died in an apartment fire across the street from the school. "I just wanted people to know there is a blessing that can come after the tragedy" said Whittington. The students teacher Mary Burkins is pictured to the left. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Bikes donated to Peabody Elementary School
Peabody Elementary School students excitedly high five police officers John Stevens, front, and Sgt. Charles Lowe, back, as they see their new bikes in the gym on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. The bikes were donated to the children by Barry Bryant and Rickey Whittington who were at the school last month for a safety fair that was held by the police for the students. Bryant, who operates Biking for Books, and Whittington, who runs the R. Whittington Foundation, brought six bikes to the safety fair they raffled off at the end of last months event. The two men saw how much all the children in the school wanted bikes. After the raffle at the first event they agreed on the spot to buy bikes for all the students and surprised the kids on Monday with the gifts. The safety fair was being held at the school after three children died in an apartment fire across the street from the school. "I just wanted people to know there is a blessing that can come after the tragedy" said Whittington. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Bikes donated to Peabody Elementary School
Barry Bryant, left, and Rickey Whittington, right, smile and laugh as the see the reactions of Peabody Elementary School students finding out they're getting new bikes at Peabody Elementary School on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. The bikes were donated to the children by Bryant and Whittington who were at the school last month for a safety fair that was held by the police for the students. Bryant, who operates Biking for Books, and Whittington, who runs the R. Whittington Foundation, brought six bikes to the safety fair they raffled off at the end of last months event. The two men saw how much all the children in the school wanted bikes. After the raffle at the first event they agreed on the spot to buy bikes for all the students and surprised the kids on Monday with the gifts. The safety fair was being held at the school after three children died in an apartment fire across the street from the school. "I just wanted people to know there is a blessing that can come after the tragedy" said Whittington. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Bikes donated to Peabody Elementary School
Peabody Elementary School student raise their hands when they're asked if they're ready to get their new bikes on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. The bikes were donated to the children by Barry Bryant and Rickey Whittington who were at the school last month for a safety fair that was held by the police for the students. Bryant, who operates Biking for Books, and Whittington, who runs the R. Whittington Foundation, brought six bikes to the safety fair they raffled off at the end of last months event. The two men saw how much all the children in the school wanted bikes. After the raffle at the first event they agreed on the spot to buy bikes for all the students and surprised the kids on Monday with the gifts. The safety fair was being held at the school after three children died in an apartment fire across the street from the school. "I just wanted people to know there is a blessing that can come after the tragedy" said Whittington. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Bikes donated to Peabody Elementary School
Peabody Elementary School student Ma'Nyla Wallace excitedly looks at her new bike at Peabody Elementary School on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. The bikes were donated to the children by Barry Bryant and Rickey Whittington who were at the school last month for a safety fair that was held by the police for the students. Bryant, who operates Biking for Books, and Whittington, who runs the R. Whittington Foundation, brought six bikes to the safety fair they raffled off at the end of last months event. The two men saw how much all the children in the school wanted bikes. After the raffle at the first event they agreed on the spot to buy bikes for all the students and surprised the kids on Monday with the gifts. The safety fair was being held at the school after three children died in an apartment fire across the street from the school. "I just wanted people to know there is a blessing that can come after the tragedy" said Whittington. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Bikes donated to Peabody Elementary School
Peabody Elementary School first grader Eric Tate Jr. excitedly looks at his new bike at Peabody Elementary School on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. The bikes were donated to the children by Barry Bryant and Rickey Whittington who were at the school last month for a safety fair that was held by the police for the students. Bryant, who operates Biking for Books, and Whittington, who runs the R. Whittington Foundation, brought six bikes to the safety fair they raffled off at the end of last months event. The two men saw how much all the children in the school wanted bikes. After the raffle at the first event they agreed on the spot to buy bikes for all the students and surprised the kids on Monday with the gifts. The safety fair was being held at the school after three children died in an apartment fire across the street from the school. "I just wanted people to know there is a blessing that can come after the tragedy" said Whittington. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Bikes donated to Peabody Elementary School
Peabody Elementary School student Conyea Borroum, center, talks with Barry Bryant in the gym where students were presented with their new bikes on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. The bikes were donated to the children by Bryant and Rickey Whittington who were at the school last month for a safety fair that was held by the police for the students. Bryant, who operates Biking for Books, and Whittington, who runs the R. Whittington Foundation, brought six bikes to the safety fair they raffled off at the end of last months event. The two men saw how much all the children in the school wanted bikes. After the raffle at the first event they agreed on the spot to buy bikes for all the students and surprised the kids on Monday with the gifts. The safety fair was being held at the school after three children died in an apartment fire across the street from the school. "I just wanted people to know there is a blessing that can come after the tragedy" said Whittington. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Bikes donated to Peabody Elementary School
Peabody Elementary School kindergartener Bryanna Jones, 6, laughs as she takes a seat on her new bike at Peabody Elementary School on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. The bikes were donated to the children by Barry Bryant and Rickey Whittington who were at the school last month for a safety fair that was held by the police for the students. Bryant, who operates Biking for Books, and Whittington, who runs the R. Whittington Foundation, brought six bikes to the safety fair they raffled off at the end of last months event. The two men saw how much all the children in the school wanted bikes. After first raffle they agreed on the spot to buy bikes for all the students and surprised the kids on Monday with the gifts. The safety fair was being held at the school after three children died in an apartment fire across the street from the school. "I just wanted people to know there is a blessing that can come after the tragedy" said Whittington. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Bikes donated to Peabody Elementary School
Peabody Elementary School students show off their newly donated bikes on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. The bikes were donated to the children by Barry Bryant and Rickey Whittington who were at the school last month for a safety fair that was held by the police for the students. Bryant, who operates Biking for Books, and Whittington, who runs the R. Whittington Foundation, brought six bikes to the safety fair they raffled off at the end of last months event. The two men saw how much all the children in the school wanted bikes. After the raffle at the first event they agreed on the spot to buy bikes for all the students and surprised the kids on Monday with the gifts. The safety fair was being held at the school after three children died in an apartment fire across the street from the school. "I just wanted people to know there is a blessing that can come after the tragedy" said Whittington. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
