Boundless Bike Giveaway

TOTAL BIKES GIVEN TO DATE

KIDS WITH RECENTLY FUNDED BIKES

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Elodie W., 2, Streetsboro
Diplegic cerebral palsy

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Parker G., 8, Pataskala
Craniopharyngioma, cva, autism

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Daniel H., 5, Lancaster
Cerebral Palsy

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Mason R., 12, Columbus
Cerebral Palsy

IMPACTING LIVES ONE BIKE AT A TIME

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"She’ll be super happy with her new bike."

Khloe L., 8, Columbus
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury

Khloe is an energetic, happy, and funny young lady. She is a hard worker and enjoys making new friends. She never let her diagnosis get her down. She loved riding the adaptive bikes while in the hospital and having one at home will help her to participate in outdoor recreation.

Sponsor: Sponsor Needed

Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital

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"Benny loves being outdoors and smiling at everyone he comes across."

Bennett F., 8, Lancaster
Angelman Syndrome

Benny just turned 8 years old and was diagnosed at age 2 with Angelman Syndrome. He has low muscle tone, so he struggles with muscle and coordination. A bicycle/tricycle is a tool Nationwide Children's Hospital uses to help with his low muscle tone, balance, and coordination. We would like to reinforce this at home. Benny loves being outdoors and smiling at everyone he comes across.

Sponsor: Sponsor Needed

Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital

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"So excited to start on a whole new adventure with my bike!"

Shail T., 12, Reynoldsburg
Cerebral Palsy

Sponsor: Sponsor Needed

Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital

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"Riding a bike with his friends will make Cayne happy."

Cayne D., 8, Miamisburg
Down syndrome

Cayne is such a fun, loving child who loves being outside and playing with his neighborhood friends. Having a bike that he can enjoy and feel safe and comfortable on would make playing with his friends even more fun and he would feel like one of them!

Sponsor: Sponsor Needed

Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital

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"A bike will allow Zamil to ride his bike with his sister, and enjoy the outdoor space."

Zamil M., 10, Canal Winchester
Quadriplegic Spastic CP, Seizure disorder

Milly is a lovely young man who enjoys basketball, playing with toys, and spending time with his parents and little sister.  He was in therapy on an inpatient rehab unit this past summer and has made a lot of progress in mobility.  Having a bike will help him get even stronger and he will be able to continue improving his motor skills, have the opportunity to ride his bike with his sister, and enjoy the outdoor space.

Sponsor: Sponsor Needed

Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital

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Nahum A., 12, Columbus
Autism

Nahum enjoys riding his bike and being outdoors. He has a big brother and little sister who ride bikes and Nahum would like to ride with them. Nahum would love to be able to ride a bike to help him develop other skills such as playing sports and swimming.

Sponsor: Sponsor Needed

Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital

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"I can’t wait to ride a bike again!"

Gabriella F., 9, Reynoldsburg
Medulloblastoma, sustained some brain injury and nerve damage, has some lower extremity weakness, and uses a reverse walker and AFO's for mobility

Gabi is a wonderful young lady who enjoys arts and crafts, animals, going to school, baking, and making friends. She enjoys riding the bike during therapy sessions and having her own bike would allow her to get out with her family and many dogs (she has 5!) It would allow her to be more independent and keep getting stronger in her daily life.

Sponsor: Sponsor Needed

Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital

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"Getting a bike will allow him to be more independent, strengthen his core, and help buffer against his medical diagnosis."

Everett B., 8, Lancaster
Rauch- Steindl

Everett is an energetic young man who loves being outdoors, playing with friends, singing, building things, and creating his own imaginative world. He is caring and compassionate and is the leader of his special education class. He goes out of his way to welcome and make new friends. He is brave and likes to keep challenging himself until he accomplishes what he sets his mind to.

Sponsor: Sponsor Needed

Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital

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"Riding a bike is so much fun!"

Skyler D., 12, Greenup (KY)
WAGR syndrome/autism/ trouble walking

Skyler likes swimming and YouTube but since having to learn to walk again he has discovered a love for the therapy bike at the hospital.

Sponsor: Sponsor Needed

Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital

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"She’s going to love her new bike."

Miya B., 11, Creston
Spina Bifida

Miya is an amazing little girl. Her life started out very difficult, she was severely neglected. She came to live with us a year ago, she is so loving, she loves everyone. She loves to paint and do crafts but most of all she loves playing with other children.

Sponsor: Sponsor Needed

Referral Source: Akron Children’s Hospital

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Hayden L., 3, Hudson
CDG-PIGN (hypotonia, seizures, developmental delay)

Hayden is a happy little guy who loves music, animals and being outside for walks or swinging.

Sponsor: Sponsor Needed

Referral Source: Akron Children’s Hospital

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Griffin T., 13, Cuyahoga Falls
Spina Bifida

Griffin loves to camp & hike. This bike will help because Griffin gets tired when walking too far. The wheelchair is not so good on rough terrain.

Sponsor: Sponsor Needed

Referral Source: Akron Children’s Hospital

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"With this bike, we can help her get into a childhood experience that may help not only include her in that everyday childhood fun but as a therapeutic means as well."

Adriana C., 3, Columbus
Brachial Plexus injury at birth

Adriana is a typical 3-year-old who enjoys her playtime. Bike riding has been difficult with balance and range of motion issues as a result of this birth injury. Having a bicycle that can help provide more support for the given problems will greatly impact her on a physical and emotional level.

Sponsor: Sponsor Needed

Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital

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"I love bike rides!"

Emma S., 7, Aurora
Cerebral Palsy

She loves to ride bikes. She had one that she loved but is no longer able to use it because she is too big now. She loves swimming, biking, swinging and playing with her friends at school.

Sponsor: Sponsor Needed

Referral Source: Akron Children’s Hospital

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"A bike would help us increase her strength, get closer to walking on her own, and also provide her with fun with her family and twin…"

Emily S., 7, Aurora
Liver Transplant, global delay

Emily has spent the first three years of her life in the hospital with sick lungs, and then liver cancer treatment. She is delayed and weak. She loves riding bikes, playing with toys, and swinging. She likes to ride her bike but is currently too big for it and needs an adaptive bike to support her needs. She needs help holding the handles due to sensory issues and also needs help pedaling. A bike would help us increase her strength, get closer to walking on her own, and also provide her with fun with her family and twin who also needs an adaptive bike due to her unique needs.

Sponsor: Sponsor Needed

Referral Source: Akron Children’s Hospital

BIKES FUNDED!

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“Having the extra support and being able to ride a bike would mean the world to Baylee! ”

Baylee N., 4
Menkes Disease

Baylee is a happy little girl who despite setbacks from her disease works so hard to do the things her big sister does!

Sponsor: Peer-to-Peer Friends and Family

Referring Partner: Akron Children’s Hospital

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Cora M., 5
Spina Bifida

Cora is a very active 5 year old. She started Kindergarten this year and is thriving! Cora stays active with swimming and playing sled hockey;she loves to play outside with her brother, friends, and the neighborhood kids. Cora was able to get a hand tricycle that was perfect for her a couple of years ago and she loved taking bike rides in the neighborhood. After 2 years with that trike, she has outgrown it and we are eager to get her riding again with her friends and family! Having an adaptive bike gives Cora the mobility and independence that she doesn’t always have in her wheelchair.

Sponsor: Adaptive Sports Connection Donors

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“(while testing a bike at Pedal with Pete event) I can’t believe the smile on his face when he rides!”

Kennedy, 6, from Columbus
Spastic Cerebral Palsy

Kennedy enjoys playing outside and spending time with his family. Riding a bike can help keep him healthier and enjoying life. He can build up his strength and become more independent.

Sponsor: Pedal with Pete

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“Owen can’t wait to have his very own bike!”

Owen W., 5
Cerebral Palsy

Owen currently has a tricycle but due to his diagnosis he cannot keep his left foot on the pedal and cannot use his left hand to hold the handlebars. He also has a difficult time getting his leg high enough to get on and off the tricycle. Having an adaptive bike will give him the opportunity to ride with freedom and independence. He cannot wait to have his very own bike!

Sponsor: Adaptive Sports Connection Donors

Referring Partner: Akron Children's Hospital

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“Sophia is a very motivated young girl who just wants to ride a bike and will benefit from it in more ways than one!”

Sophia M., 13
Massive Stroke, Moyamoya, Adrenal insufficiency, growth delays, lymphedema

Sophia is 13 years old and had a massive stroke in 2018 due to the stroke she is partially paralyzed on her right side. She loves to ride bikes, play basketball and draw! She would love to have the freedom to be able to ride bikes with her sisters again!

Sponsor: Peer-to-Peer Friends and Family

Referring Partner: Akron Children's Hospital

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“Jordan and his family are so excited for him to be able to ride with them on family bike rides!”

Jordan H., 12
Spastic Cerbral Palsy

Jordan is a 12 year old boy who has 3 brothers and 1 sister and he is the joy of his whole family's life! Jordan has spastic quadraplegic cerbral palsy with other medical conditions that require alot of care. His family tries very hard to fit him in to what the rest of the family is doing and are so excited for him to be able to ride with them! A bike would be amazing for the family so he can go on bike rides with the family instead of getting pushed in his wheelchair which also will allow hime to get exercise for his legs!

Sponsor: Adaptive Sports Connection Donors

Referring Partner: Akron Children’s Hospital

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“An Adaptive Bike will be life changing for our family and for Cherysh!"

Cherysh S., 7
MECP2 Duplication Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Epilepsy

Cherysh is a happy and playful 7 year old who greets each challenge with a smile! She has a neurological disorder that comes with lots of disabilities and health problems. Every new skill she gains is at risk of becoming permanently lost once regressions begin and her disorder can be fatal. She is very smart and strong and does all she can to feel like a "normal" kid despite her challenges. Her disorder affects her muscles and mobility and makes it hard to ride a bike as she doesn't have the strength although she tires anyway. An adaptive bike would help her with her physical therapy that is so vital to maintaining her mobility. It will allow her a sense of accomplishment and normalcy in her unordinary life.

Sponsor: Adaptive Sports Connection Donors

Referring Partner: Akron Children's Hospital

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“I want to ride too!”

Martha L., 17, Columbus
Spastic Triplegia

A bicycle would do so much to help Martha get some exercise that would strengthen her legs and muscles. She has nothing else that can do what a bike could do. She could go to the park and enjoy the summer more.

Sponsor: Adaptive Sports Connection Donors

Referring Partner: Nationwide Children’s Hospital

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"Karlie can’t wait to ride her very own adaptive bike!"

Karlie C., 6
Syngap 1

Karlie is a super friendly and outgoing six year old girl! She perks up when she hears her favorite bluegrass music and favorite show Boss Baby. She was recently diagnosed with Syngap 1 and even though she has special needs she never lets that get her down!

Sponsor: Peer-to-Peer Friends and Family

Referring Partner: Akron Children’s Hospital

Impact lives with one bike today!

Every child deserves a chance to learn how to ride a bike – to feel the freedom and fun with friends and family. For thousands of central Ohio children with disabilities, the access, cost, and training for the right adaptive equipment is out of reach.

Adaptive Sports Connection provides specialized adaptive bikes for children. Working with a volunteer team of physical therapists and cycling enthusiasts, we offer bike evaluations for children, purchase adaptive bikes, put together the bikes, deliver the bikes, and teach children how to ride the bikes.

The joy on the faces of the children and parents is priceless. Last year we gave away 70 adaptive bikes to children with physical and cognitive disabilities.

This year we hope to give away 400 adaptive bikes through our Boundless Challenge Bike Giveaway for Kids.

Bikes restore a sense of possibility and ability to those whom are often told by society that their life is about limitations and disability. Help us in giving the gift of health, independence, and the freedom of mobility through adaptive cycling.

Give the gift of health, independence, and the freedom of mobility!

For more information, please contact Sharon Bucey, CEO
at sharon@adaptivesportsconnection.org or (630) 945-1787.