iCan Bike Portland secures funding to keep camp running [Video]

FALMOUTH, Maine — A camp that teaches people of all abilities how to ride a bike is back on track, thanks to local businesses stepping up to help.

iCan Bike Portland is a camp program for people ages 8 and older, and it kicked off Monday at Casco Bay Arena in Falmouth. 

Thirty-two kids with special needs from southern Maine are learning to ride a two-wheeled bike independently. An army of volunteers support the kids with the help of specialized equipment. 

Last month, we shared a story about the uncertain future of the program. The nonprofit was struggling financially to put on the camp after a major corporate sponsor pulled its funding.  After our story aired, Pineland Farms Natural Meats, based in New Gloucester, donated $5,000.

“We’ve had a lot of great accomplishments so far. Not just …