LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Operation Secret Santa is bringing Christmas gifts to the doorsteps of Central Kentuckians through its year-round gift collection program.

Through their "Operation Bikemas" initiative, around 220 kids across Central Kentucky will receive their own bicycles this holiday season.

"I think we all remember that first bike. I know my grandfather built one out of a junkyard for me when I was a kid." Said Volunteer Steve Farnau, "And it was like the greatest thing I'd ever gotten in my life," said volunteer Steve Farnau.

Those providing a helping hand want to pass along that special feeling to the next generation of children in their community.

"It's a rite of passage as a kid, right, to learn how to ride your bike," Farnau added.

Katie Keys, executive director of Op

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