I was nearly ready to launch the fundraising effort to get Gareth a Pino when somebody went and referred him to Make-A-Wish.

The Make-A-Wish folks have contacted us and sent out medical release forms, which I sent back to them today. They need the release in order to talk to Gareth’s pediatrician as M-A-W relies upon the ped to determine whether or not the child is eligible and if the desired wish is acceptable considering the medical conditions.

We need to sit down with Gareth and see what it is he would like, but he has been very excited about the bike for weeks now. It’s a safe bet he’ll go for it. If so, this might mean we can get him out and riding without having to tap family, friends, and the community at large.

Assuming that M-A-W is going to grant his wish. If that falls through, we have the backup plan in the form of the fundraising.