HELP NEEDED: Looking for Volunteers for 2025 iCan Bike Camp

Sierra Engel (left) and April Eide (right) assisting Cady at the 2024 iCan Bike Camp

Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports is calling on community members to volunteer for the 2025 iCan Bike Camp, taking place July 14-18 at the Minot Family YMCA. This five-day program helps individuals with disabilities learn to ride a traditional two-wheeled bicycle, a milestone that fosters independence, confidence, and mobility. Volunteers are essential to making this possible.

Each volunteer is paired with a rider, walking or jogging alongside them as they progress through the program. No prior experience is necessary—just a commitment to encouraging and supporting participants.

“This camp is life-changing for our riders, and none of it happens without volunteers,” explains Krystal Butgereit, Executive Director of Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports. “It’s an incredible opportunity to be part of someone’s journey toward greater independence, and we need the community’s help to make it happen.”

Past volunteers say the experience is as rewarding for them as it is for the riders. “iCan Bike is one of my favorite events to volunteer for, there is nothing quite like watching a rider take off on their own for the first time,” says April Eide, a returning volunteer. “You don’t need special skills—just a willingness to help and a good pair of running shoes.”

Volunteer Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old

• Must be able to walk or jog alongside riders

• Must be available for one or more 75-minute sessions per day

Dates: July 14-18, 2025

Location: Minot Family YMCA

To Volunteer: Visit www.prairiegritsports.com/calendar/icanbike2025

Volunteers are needed for all sessions, and space is limited. Those interested are encouraged to sign up early.