'Building A Future That Is Safer For Children': Culver City Hero

CULVER CITY, CA — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. We’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Anthony Loredo who nominated Jim Shanman of Culver City. Loredo's children volunteer with Shanman and he admires Shanman's dedication to keeping children safe and informed.

Local hero’s full name

Jim Shanman

Local hero’s home state

California

Local hero’s Patch

Culver City

How do you know the local hero?

He leads Walk 'n Rollers, which my kids volunteer with to rehabilitate bikes to distribute to children locally.

What does the local hero do?

Jim is the founder of Walk 'n Rollers, a non-profit that educates children on safety in sustainable transit such as walking and biking.

Why do you believe the local hero should be recognized or honored?

Jim's organization, Walk ‘n Rollers, is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization working with government agencies, school districts and urban planning/environmental engineering firms in Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties. It engages local communities, including children and parents, to safely and responsibly use alternative modes of transportation. It holds regular free events throughout Los Angeles where children can access free helmets, learn safety habits while biking and learn riding skills. His aim is to reduce cars on the road especially around schools while children are in transit to and from.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the local hero?

Jim is a tireless worker who is building a future that is safer for children in the streets.

Thank you for all you do, Jim Shanman!

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Know someone making a difference in town? Nominate them as a local hero here.