Gordon McKernan's Annual Bike Giveaway: Spreading Joy Across Louisiana

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) -- Gordon McKernan, a Louisiana-based personal injury attorney, has once again launched his annual Gordon Gives Bike Giveaway, aiming to bring holiday cheer to families across the state. This year, the initiative will distribute 488 free bicycles and helmets to children in seven cities: Lafayette, Lake Charles, Alexandria, Shreveport, Monroe, Baton Rouge, and Hammond. What began more than a decade ago as a small, local event in Baton Rouge, with only 94 bikes, has blossomed into a statewide tradition that brightens the holidays for hundreds of children each year.

McKernan, inspired by his own childhood memory of receiving a bike on Christmas, sees this event as a special way to give back. "Every year, I’m blown away by how this event brings families together and makes the holidays brighter for so many children,” McKernan shared, reflecting on the lasting impact of the giveaway. “We’ve grown tremendously, and I’m excited to see the joy these bikes will bring to hundreds of kids across Louisiana this year.”

Registration for the giveaway opens Nov. 13. Parents and guardians can sign up by visiting gordongives.com. In addition to online registration, McKernan will partner with local radio stations to give away bikes through special on-air promotions. The deadline for entries in Lafayette, Lake Charles, Alexandria, Shreveport, and Monroe is Dec. 1, while Baton Rouge and Hammond entries close on Dec. 8. Winners will be selected randomly and notified the following Monday. To expand the initiative’s reach, McKernan’s team will also partner with local radio stations for on-air bike giveaways.

In addition to the bicycles, each child will receive a helmet, donated by local physicians. For McKernan, the giveaway reflects a long-standing commitment to the community, fostering a joyful holiday season and inspiring childhood memories across Louisiana.

Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys is located at 5656 Hilton Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70808, and has offices in Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, Gonzales, Hammond, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Monroe, Shreveport and Zachary. For questions and inquiries, call (225) 888-8888 or visit getgordon.com for more information.

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