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Sunrise proclaims Rick Case ‘Bikes for Kids Day,’ honors youth athletes and teachers
Summary
The Sunrise City Commission on Dec. 9 proclaimed Rick Case Bikes for Kids Day, recognized long-running charity work from the Case family and presented monthly awards to two youth athletes and a teacher. City leaders praised the program’s partnerships and announced continued community collaborations.
The Sunrise City Commission on Tuesday proclaimed Dec. 9, 2025, as Rick Case Bikes for Kids Day and praised the Case family’s decades-long holiday program that collects, refurbishes and distributes bicycles to children.
Mayor Michael J. Ryan read the proclamation and said the program ‘‘teaches kids a valuable lesson about the joys of giving’’ while noting the city’s gratitude for the family’s work across Broward County. Rita Case, who spoke after the proclamation, traced the program’s roots to Ohio and described how local dealerships collect donated bicycles, repair them and distribute them through partners including the Boys & Girls Clubs, Habitat for Humanity and area schools.
‘‘If you have a bicycle you no longer need, please stop by any Rick Case dealership,’’ Rita Case said, describing the program’s model of public donations, volunteer refurbishing and partnership distribution. The proclamation cites more than 122,000 bicycles distributed since the program began.
The commission also used the meeting to present community recognitions. Kevin Picard, Director of Leisure Services, introduced the December youth athlete awards and read nominations for Gracie Hoffman and Bryce Gilpobanco, both participants in the Sunrise First Tee golf program. Coaches and staff highlighted Gracie’s tournament placings and Bryce’s leadership in regional junior golf circuits.
Amy Leff of Horizon Elementary received the city’s Teacher of the Month recognition for December; nominees and colleagues praised her classroom energy, focus on social-emotional learning and early-childhood impact.
The mayor and commissioners framed the awards as examples of local civic investment and encouraged continued business–city collaboration on events and donations. The proclamation, awards and retiree recognitions closed with a group photo and applause from commissioners and attendees.
The commission did not take formal policy action tied to these recognitions; the items were ceremonial and intended to spotlight community programs and city-run youth and teacher initiatives.
