5-year-old hosts bike rally for Red Cross

Ava Dahlander organized a bike rally with friends to help raise money for the American Red Cross. (Courtesy photo)

We often see children riding their bicycles around the neighborhood for fun, but one group of Preston Hollow pre-schoolers had a bigger goal in mind – raising money for the American Red Cross.

Ava Dahlander, 5-year-old daughter of Jon and Heidi Dahlander, organized a Bike Rally Saturday morning on her street near Royal and Marsh. Her friends decorated their bikes, played games and had a parade. Together, they raised $76 for the American Red Cross, and an anonymous donor matched the amount.

Now, $152 will be sent to help victims of recent tornadoes, earthquakes, wildfires and flooding.