Area residents interested in getting a good deal while doing a good deed should head out to the Bicycles for Humanity auction Saturday.

It含羞草研究社檚 time for the organization to ship bikes they含羞草研究社檝e collected to Ghana, and they含羞草研究社檙e holding their annual auction to raise the funds needed to do so.

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One of the cars, he said, is a 2006 Honda Civic with only 44,000 kilometres on it. The aim of the auction is to raise $10,000 for shipping costs.

If they raise over and above that amount, they含羞草研究社檒l send the rest to the area the bikes are going.

Germaine explained the people of Ghana need all the help they can get and the affect on the lives of those who receive the donation is significant.

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For those who have to travel between villages for work, or for medical professionals, the need for a reliable bike is paramount.

To ensure the bikes are long lasting, Germaine said recipients are given a one-day workshop on how to care for the bikes. 含羞草研究社淭hey also have to donate something to ensure they have a vested interest,含羞草研究社漢e said.

This year含羞草研究社檚 first 40-foot container, holding up to 450 adult bikes, will be sent to Ghana bringing the total number of bikes sent from this community to Ghana to around 7,500.

The auction will take place Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at St. Charles Garnier church, 3645 Benvoulin Rd. in Kelowna.