Abandoned bikes get a second life

Ever wondered what happens to the dozens of abandoned bikes left on campus each year? Rather than the scrap-heap, many of them end up in Africa or India, as useful transportation for people living in poor and disadvantaged communities. Security Services has facilitated the donation of hundreds of abandoned bikes and other unclaimed items to Container of Hope, a charity that sends shipping containers full of second-hand goods to vulnerable groups around the world.

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