KIDS WITH RECENTLY FUNDED BIKES
Molly M., 7, Hilliard
Down Syndrome
Bennett F., 8, Lancaster
Angelman Syndrome
Karter N., 6, Charleston (WV)
Cerebral Palsy, Hydrocephalus, Craniosynostosis, Chiari Malformation, Epilepsy
Matthew J., 13, Columbus
Autism Spectrum Disorder
IMPACTING LIVES ONE BIKE AT A TIME
"I want to ride, too."
Bella S., 8, Columbus
Pseudoparahypothyroidism with mutation in GNS gene, respiratory insufficiency
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
"An adaptive bike will help him feel like more of a 'regular kid', and let him experience riding a bike."
Gabriel T., 11, Ravenna
Autism, Anxiety
Gabe has Autism, and can't ride a regular bike because of this. He prefers to be inside on electronics, but he really wants to be able to ride a bike with his brother and sisters. Being outside on a bike will give him some much-needed exercise and help him positively interact with his siblings. Gabe struggles with coordination and balance, so he can't ride a regular bike.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Therapist
"I'm so excited to ride my bike!"
Joshua C., 10, Columbus
Cerebral Palsy, Left hemi, Autism
Joshua is an energetic boy who likes to play and have fun. He is very smart. He likes to play with friends and siblings. He would live to have a bike to be able to ride with friends and he is unable to ride a regular bike.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children's Hospital
"She would be over the moon to have a bike."
Emily B., 12, Westerville
Shine Syndrome
Emily would be ecstatic. We live on a culdesac where kids pass by all day. She outgrew her toddler bike with training wheels and could not safely try to ride a bigger bike without it being an adaptive bike. I have been monitoring the Facebook marketplace for an adult tricycle thinking that could work but she needs a large seat and straps for her feet and something easy to steer. Her brother has a bike and she just has it rough. She is always excluded. She would be over the moon to have one. This would also be great for gross motor and hypotonia.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Children's CDC
"Can’t wait to get to ride with my older sister!"
Yamlak D., 6, Groveport
Autism
Yamlak is a happy and active young lady who enjoys reading and playing pretend with her toys. Having a bike will help her strengthen her body, improve her coordination, promote attention and awareness, and provide a fun and safe way to get exercise in the community along with her family. She has an older sister who is also hopeful of getting a bike so they can ride together.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
"More and more bike rides!"
Elijah R., 8, Worthington
Cerebral Palsy, Lgs, Cortical Vision Impairment
Eli loves to move around! Its a great way for him to experience sensory input and go fast.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
"Having a bike would allow him to be stronger, and healthier, and achieve his therapy goals."
Alex J., 11, Columbus
Autism, left-sided hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
Alex is a talkative and cheerful young man who loves his family. He recently started riding an adaptive bike in his therapeutic recreation sessions and has demonstrated improvements in strength, and endurance, and is having fun. His family would love for him to be more active and get outdoors. Having a bike would allow him to be stronger, and healthier, and achieve his therapy goals.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children's Hospital
"This bike will allow him to experience more independence."
Jessie V., 22, Columbus
Lennox-Gestaut, spastic quadriplegic CP, Developmental delay
Jessie is a young man with a loving family who wants the very best for him. Having a bike would allow him to get exercise, improve his strength and range of motion, get outdoors, and allow him to experience more independence.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children's Hospital
"I am excited to ride my bike with my family!"
Remi B., 6, Waverly
Myelomeningocele
Remi loves being outside playing with her brother and sister. She has been working on riding her bike at home but it continues to be very challenging for her. An adaptive bike would help her to play with them and enjoy time outside with her family.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Ahmed D., 7, Westerville
Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome, S/P VSD Repair,G Tube, Severe Intellectual disability
I would love my son to learn how to ride a bike experience the joy of riding a bike and explore the world of bike riding.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Therapist
"A bike will give her new experiences we did not think were possible."
Zairanya T., 15, Columbus
Cerebral Palsy
Zairanya would love a bike. It will open up doors for her. She loves to do as other kids her age. It’ll make her feel like she can do what they are doing. It's been days she just sat in her wheelchair and pointed out the window like "Mommy look what they're doing!". At the same time, it will help with her legs. We are always trying to build up her strength and muscles. To me, this will be an eye-opener to her.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Gym teacher
"Riding a bike is on battle in his life he will win."
Brantley S., 9, Johnstown
Autism, Severe Intellectual Developmental Disorder, Pica, ADHD
Seeing Brantley experience one of childhood's simplest pleasures — riding a bike — filled me with a mix of emotions. It's an experience I wasn't sure he would ever have.
Autism has presented challenges in nearly every aspect of Brantley’s life, but this is one battle Brantley will win.
Though almost four years have gone by since Brantley first requested a bike — one I'm certain he's eager to ride — I am determined to provide him with an adaptive bike that fits his needs much better than that first red bike he got all those years ago.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Miracle League
"This bike will allow him to access outdoor play with his peers."
Harrison W., 4, Westerville
Cerebral Palsy
If you know our son, then you know Harrison is pure joy and full of smiles and belly laughs! Harrison loves to be silly and make others laugh along with him. He knows he faces hardships and when he discovers he can overcome them, he beams with pride and joy. Harrison has cerebral palsy and autism which greatly impacts every aspect of his independence. Our goal, as his parents, is to give him every opportunity to enjoy just being a kid and joining in with family and friends. We are fundraising for a bike for Harrison to join in on bike rides with his sister Sloane, his neighborhood friends, his cousins, his peers on bike day, and for some strength building and exercise too! Equipment like this is expensive for kiddos like Harrison, so our hope is if we start collecting donations, Harrison will be able to enjoy this opportunity by his 6th birthday next March! Thank you for any contributions! It will certainly bring Harrison joy.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Therapist
"I want to ride, too."
Rogue L., 7, Columbus
Cerebral Palsy
Rogue had an experience with an adaptive bike at Physical Therapy and fully enjoyed it without having additional strain on her right hip; it usually gets exhausted and she says it hurts after physical activity.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Galila K., 8, Groveport
Autism, Developmental Delay
Galila is a happy and energetic young lady who has recently started riding a bike in her PT sessions and has really enjoyed it. Having a bike will help her strengthen her body, improve her coordination, promote attention and awareness, and provide a fun and safe way to get exercise in the community along with her family. She has a younger sister who also is hopeful of getting a bike so they may ride together.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
"This bike will keep her strong and also help her achieve her goal of being a cheerleader!"
Rose Mary T., 10, Reynoldsburg
R-Sided Hemiplegic CP
Rose Mary is a wonderful young lady who enjoys being outside, playing with her family and friends, and riding her bike. She recently outgrew her previous adapted bike and is anxious to get a new one to get back out there. Having a bigger bike will keep her strong and also help achieve her goal of being a cheerleader!
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Orion B., 10, Washington Courthouse
Right-side hemiplegia / Cerebral Palsy
Orion loves winging, playing video games, and making and drawing comics.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: CP Clinic
"He loves to be active!"
Ethan F., 8, Columbus
Autism
Ethan is a very smart boy who loves the periodic table! However, he has many challenges due to autism, being non-verbal, and eloping. He loves to be active but doesn't get many opportunities due to his elopement and not understanding safety concerns. An adaptive bike would give him an outlet to be active, and learn coordination skills that he currently lacks, all while ensuring that he stays safe.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
"Help Sammy Man spread his wings!!!"
Samuel R., 12, Groveport
Autism
Sammy is a wonderful boy with big dreams. He has always wanted to ride bikes with his brothers and sisters but has not been able to. This would help with his self-esteem and motivation. Sammy loves being outside and playing with his dinosaurs and Hot Wheels. Help Sammy Man spread his wings!!! This would mean the world to him.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: School
"Having a new bike will help him achieve this goal."
Sebastian C., 11, Columbus
Cerebral Palsy
Sebastian is an energetic and joyful young man who enjoys being active, playing outside, and riding his bike. He has finally outgrown his adaptive bike and wants to keep riding to stay active and healthy. Having a new bike will help him achieve this goal.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Therapist
Lawson H., 6, Westerville
Autism
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Natalie H., 14, Findlay
Partial trisomy 5
Natalie is almost 15 and unable to participate in family bike rides. She has a bike at home, provided through ASC, this is one for my house where she spends a lot of time.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: ASC Volunteer or Team Member
"I want to ride a bike even if it’s raining!"
Killian W., 4, Scott Depot (WV)
Cerebral Palsy Hypotonia
Killian borrowed a bike from his PT and absolutely loves it. He loves to ride with his family and at the park. This independent mobility allows him to go explore without assistance and he’s a very curious little boy. He wants to ride his bike even if it’s raining!!
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Past Recipient of Bikes to Go Program
"This bike would be a means of seeing the world from a new perspective!"
Beckham K., 7, Reynoldsburg
Cerebral Palsy-Right Side affected, Chronic Kidney Disease
Beckham is an almost 8-year-old boy who deals with the daily challenges of living with Cerebral Palsy and Chronic Kidney Disease. This bike would be a means of seeing the world from a new perspective, a perspective where he can keep us with his brother, and in his words, he will be able to "go fast." This bike would be a resource that would allow Beckham to go on bike play dates with his friends that he has made through school. The independence the bike would give Beckham, would be absolutely life-changing.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Past Recipient of Bikes to Go Program
"A bike would give her a sense of normalcy to being a child."
Kennedy G., 6, Grove City
DX3X Syndrome, Autism, Severe mental delay
Kennedy is a very energetic girl who is full of spunk and has a smile that can light up a room with her presence. Kennedy has received physical and occupational therapy since she was very young. She was diagnosed with a condition called DDX3X syndrome as an infant and then her diagnosis became more refined with autism and severe mental delay. Kennedy loves to be outside and play with her friends and family. Having a bike would greatly benefit Kennedy and allow her some form of normalcy to being a child amongst the other kids.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
BIKES FUNDED!
"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
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
"(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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
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 [email protected] or (630) 945-1787.