06/15/2026
In Memory of Gerry,
Thirteen years ago, Gerry brought the Earn A Bike program to Ferguson, Missouri, establishing our very first offsite location. His vision, dedication, and belief in young people helped create a model that inspired BWorks to expand beyond our original site and build a network of community-based programs.
What began in Ferguson with a single location ultimately grew to three locations in the community Gerry cared so deeply about. Together, these programs served hundreds of youth over the years and directly helped pave the way for offsite programs that have now reached thousands of young people. Through his efforts, participants gained more than bicycles—they gained confidence, skills, independence, and a sense of belonging.
Gerry's commitment to youth extended far beyond BWorks. Through his volunteer work with the Ferguson Youth Initiative, Ready Readers, and many other community organizations, he devoted countless hours to creating opportunities and strengthening the community he loved.
Gerry’s impact continues today. The next Earn A Bike class will begin in Ferguson this July, carrying forward the work he started more than a decade ago. His legacy lives on in every child empowered through these and other programs and in every community strengthened by his service.
We are profoundly grateful for Gerry’s leadership, generosity, and unwavering commitment to caring for the world around him. He will be deeply missed, fondly remembered, and forever appreciated.
(Gerry, third from the left, takes a graduation picture with youth at one of our first offsite graduations. All of these young people are now young adults.)
