It was a great connection that only required a phone call to solidify what will be a great partnership. You can't help but love Dan Austin's enthusiasm as he talks about his brilliant concept, 88bikes to bring bikes to children living in developing countries.

Last year, his organization, 88Bikes, brought bikes to children living in Cambodia. It was through his friendship with the director of the film War Dance that Dan sought to bring his effort to Uganda. GYPA is now assisting 88Bikes to deliver their bikes to Uganda this coming December.

As their website says, "It doesn't always take a massive relief organization to tip the scales for joy and sustainability in places where children and young adults are challenged to be their own heroes."

88bikes was founded by brothers Dan Austin and Jared Austin, and their friend Nick Arauz. Dan is a writer and filmmaker based in Brooklyn, NY. Jared is the pediatric chief resident at the University of Minnesota. Nick is an social media entrepreneur in Brooklyn NY.

88 Bikes provides a simple and direct opportunity to make a difference for a young person in the world: buy a child a bike!

In 2006, more than 105 people participated in our small campaign to buy 88 bikes for the 88 kids at the Palm Tree Orphanage in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Stay tuned for more updates about this incredible project.