THE TRUCK FUND
Keep Dream Bikes Rolling
A generous supporter has already given $10,000 toward a new truck. Help us raise the final $20,000.
OUR PROGRESS
Help us reach our $30,000 goal
WHY WE NEED A TRUCK
25 years old and no longer safe
Since 2010, our 2001 GMC box truck has moved everything our shops run on: donated bikes, parts, and supplies, between Madison and Milwaukee and wherever else we’re needed. That work keeps our shops stocked so local teens can earn a paycheck while learning bike repair, customer service, and real-world job skills.
This year a mechanic’s inspection found serious safety problems:
- A completely broken front shock
- Loose steering tie rods on both sides
- Rear suspension rusted through, with holes in the spring shackles
- Both exhaust manifolds cracked in half
- Leaks from the transmission, rear differential and engine
Then, in November, a brake line failed. The truck is off the road.
REPAIR OR REPLACE?
Nearly $10,000 just to make it safe
That’s the mechanic’s quote for the repairs above, not counting the brakes. Even then, we’d still have a 25-year-old truck with a rusting frame. A reliable replacement is a better use of every donated dollar.
200 gifts of $100 gets us there.
OTHER WAYS TO HELP
Know someone with a truck?
If you know a dealer, fleet, or business that could donate or discount a reliable box truck, we’d love to hear from you at info@dream-bikes.org.
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