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Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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Non-profit brings smiles to kids

Robert Barnes relocated to Glen Arbor about a year and a half ago, having vacationed in the area with his wife for the past 25 years. With his family visiting since the 1950s, Barnes has always cherished opportunities to reside on the peninsula.
Robert Barnes of Glen Arbor’s non-profit Free Bikes 4 Kidz Detroit” (FB4K) has brought smiles to more than 12,000 children in the Detroit area by providing new bikes and helmets. Courtesy photo

Robert Barnes relocated to Glen Arbor about a year and a half ago, having vacationed in the area with his wife for the past 25 years. With his family visiting since the 1950s, Barnes has always cherished opportunities to reside on the peninsula.

“We bought some land a few years ago, about 20 years actually. And finally made the move,” Barnes said.

After a 20-year career as an automotive engineer, Barnes transitioned to teaching high school for 17 years before retiring last year. Barnes has been involved with a bike project for over five years.

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