Families and friends spent a warm and sunny day together at the 45th annual Pedals & Petals event on Saturday, May 4. Creekside Park was filled with generations of supporters; grandparents, children, and grandkids.
Roughly 100 people came to bike and walk the park path, with many journeying onto the Fred Meijer M-6 Trail.
Guests were treated to a free picnic lunch, which included pulled pork sandwiches and all-beef hot dogs. A talented face painting artist was on-hand to the delight of all the children, and even some of the adults.
A popular element of this family-friendly event was shopping for spring flowers. In addition to purchasing beautiful baskets, bushes, flats, and bulbs on Saturday, some supporters shopped early at Porter Street Petals, a pre-sale held on Friday in the office parking lot.
To support the prolife efforts of Grand Rapids Right to Life, participants raised money through traditional methods as well as by utilizing the new online fundraising pages.
The day was possible due to the efforts of tireless volunteers, who helped with set-up, food preparation, the flower sale, and children’s activities.
This event was sponsored by John J. Oleck, Realtor; Trinity Capital, Micron, Lenhart’s Lawn and Landscape; Arsulowicz Brothers Mortuaries; and Serv-U-Success.
Photos from Pedals & Petals can be viewed on the Grand Rapids Right to Life Flickr page.