IMPACTING LIVES ONE BIKE AT A TIME
“A bike will help Ben be more independent... like other kids.”
Ben, 6, Powell
Cerebral Creatine Transporter Deficiency
From the beginning something wasn’t right as Ben missed milestone after milestone in his development. Ben has been in physical, occupational and speech therapy since he was 11 months old. He cannot write, draw or speak intelligibly. He needs help to dress, bath and go up and down stairs. He is just beginning to independently feed himself. Ben has an older brother who rides a bike, and Ben looks up to him. He has just learned to pedal at school, so we're hoping to give them opportunities to enjoy bike riding together.
Sponsor: Sponsors Needed!
Referring Partner: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
“A real-life hero to his family and friends.”
D’Marion, 10, Reynoldsburgn
Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Kawasaki Disease
D’marion doesn’t let his disabilities get the best of him. He was born with low blood platelets that led doctors to discover he had a cyst on his brain that required surgery. At two years old he was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. Doctors learned he had Kawasaki Disease when he experienced multiple seizures and was diagnosed with epilepsy. Through it all D’marion has always been full of energy and eager to be a support and encouragement to others.
Sponsor: Sponsors Needed!
Referring Partner: Cerebral Palsy Clinic at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
“All the time he needs to be kept busy.”
Mohammad, 9, Dublin
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Mohammed and his family came to the United States in 2016 on a Special Immigrants Visa after working for the U.S. Army in Afghanistan. It has been a difficult transition for Mohammed who is hyperactive with speech delays. He needs to get out and experience and enjoy the freedom of riding a bike. He needs to feel successful and in control. His family is asking for your help to make that possible.
Sponsor: Sponsors Needed!
Referring Partner: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
“I love my new bike!"
Deveon, 11, from Columbus
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Westerville Sunrise Rotary sponsored our first child with their gift of $2,000. Deveon, 11, from Columbus has spinal muscular atrophy, a neuromuscular disorder. Working with his therapist Paige from Nationwide Children's Hospital and the Adaptive Sports Connection we were able to adapt a bike to fit his needs.
Sponsor: Westerville Sunrise Rotary
Referring Partner: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
“I can't wait to ride with my family!”
Brandon, 13, from Columbus
Leg Length Discrepancy
Brandon has brothers and sisters who all enjoy being outside, and this adaptive bike will allow him to participate with his siblings safely and independently! His face absolutely lit up when trying and succeeding on this bike!
Sponsor: Sam Dong Corporation
“We are grateful to have an organization like this in our community!”
Gabby, 7, from Westerville
Down Syndrome
“She loves to ride her little tricycle, or rather have us push her now, but we are looking for something more age appropriate and that she will be able to ride independently. We want her to be successful while also having fun!” – Mom
Sponsor: Cardinal Health
“Catherine loves using the bike during gym class."
Catherine, 11, from West Jefferson
Visual and Hearing Impairment
Mom describes her as stubborn. Catherine attends Ohio State School for the Blind and was joined at her evaluation by her APE teacher. Catherine uses a bike at school and would love to be able to use a bike at home as well.
Sponsor: Hiram Masonic Lodge #18
Referring Partner: Ohio State School for the Blind
“Jett learned to ride a trike in his APE class this year and loved it!”
Jett, 7, from Columbus
Autism
“Jett is a super happy 3rd boy of 4 in a very active family. Jett is strong and athletic and loves nothing more than being outside, any time of the year. Jett is a fast learner and learned to ride a trike in his APE class this year and LOVED IT! It meets many of his sensory needs and is great for his overall wellbeing.” – Mom
Sponsor: Adaptive Sports Connection Donors
“Jalaya is eager to get outside!”
Jalaya, 5, from Columbus
Autism
The family is eager to own a bike to help Jalaya to get outside and exercise, and to help increase her upper and lower body strength.
Sponsor: Adaptive Sports Connection Donors
“Avery loves to be outdoors…. (cycling) would give him an outdoor activity that he can participate in that he really enjoys.”
Avery, 6, from Lancaster
Cerebral Palsy
In most ways Avery is just like other little boys. He loves to be outdoors and to be active. He has shown a lot interest in bike riding at school. A bike of his own would give him the opportunity to develop his physical skills as well as his social skills as he rides bikes with his family and friends.
Sponsor: Pedal with Pete
“(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
“We can bike as a family!”
Allison, 8, from Columbus
Autism
Allison has struggled to learn how to ride a bike. This has led to discouragement, frustration and missed opportunities. With the pedal adaptations and the increased stability of these special bikes, we believe she can be successful.
Sponsor: Aladdin Shriners of Grove City
“He is very excited to be getting a bike and hopes to ride the rubber off those tires!”
Ryan, 24, Plain City
Traumatic Brain Injury
This healthy, active young man experienced a traumatic brain injury in 2014. The result of his accident was quadriplegia, spasticity, loss of tone in all limbs and left-hand contracture. After two years of therapy, he is finally able to ride a bike again!
Sponsor: Sierra Trading Post
“He wants to be like kids his own age.”
Kaleb, 10, Richwood
Unspecified Lack of Coordination, ADHD, Mild Intellectual Disabilities
Kaleb is a happy child who wants to do things with his family and friends, but struggles. He lacks the core strength, coordination, endurance and balance to ride a regular bike, successfully and safely. Born and 22 weeks Kaleb was not expected to live to his first birthday. Since being born he has had multiple surgeries and every year is a triumph. Grandma’s goal is to give him as many opportunities as possible to be a regular kid.
Sponsor: Aladdin Shriners of Grove City
Referring Partner: Union County Board of Developmental Disabilities
“Eliot is a very active and social young man.”
Eliot, 8, Mount Gilead
Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
Eliot’s parents are doing everything they can to help Eliot stay active and engaged. They know a bike will do so much to help him recover from his surgery and gain strength in his legs. Eliot loves being active and wants to play outside with his friends and family. An adapted bike will help him do that.
Sponsor: Pedal with Pete
Referring Partner: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
“He wants to be like kids his own age.”
Carter, 5, Utica
Agenesis of Corpus Callosum, Heart Defect, FG Syndrome
Carter was born missing the nerves connecting left and right brain. When he was 4 his parent found out he had a congenital heart defect and had to have open heart surgery. Carter has difficulty speaking and lives with hearing and vision impairments and struggles to overcome developmental delays. His parents and his therapist want him to stay as active as possible and hope to get him a bike he can use safely and successfully.
Sponsor: Aladdin Shriners of Grove City
Referring Partner: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
“When can I ride a bike of my own?”
Riarn, 11, Urbancrest
Cerebral Palsy
Riarn was born with CP. He has low muscle tone and problems with coordination that force him to use a wheelchair most of the time. His limbs have support deficit, and his leg muscles are beginning to contract from limited use. His dad is a bike rider and wants to share that with his son. He knows that having an opportunity to be outside and physically active, will be the best thing possible for his son.
Sponsor: Aladdin Shriners of Grove City
Referring Partner: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
“I want to be able to share my joy of cycling with my daughter.”
Hannah, 12, Marysville
Autistic Disorder, Phelan Medermid Syndrome
Hannah has so many challenges, but she faces them all with shear perseverance, while maintaining a happy and loving disposition. She amazes me each and every day. As her father I am supposed to be the strong one, but I can honestly say I wish I had half of her strength.
Sponsor: Aladdin Shriners of Grove City
Referring Partner: Memorial Hospital
BOUNDLESS BIKE GIVEAWAY FOR KIDS DONOR LEVELS
Champion
- Program category exclusivity
- 10 ADAPTIVE BIKES
- Publicity event at your business with the parents and children who receive bikes
- Primary marketing position including TV, press releases, social media, email blasts, channel partners, website
- Opportunity to deliver bikes (similar to the prize patrol)
Encourager
- 5 ADAPTIVE BIKES
- Publicity event at your business with the parents and children who receive bikes
- Primary marketing position including TV, press releases, social media, email blasts, channel partners, website
- Opportunity to deliver bikes (similar to the prize patrol)
Advocate
- 2 ADAPTIVE BIKES
- Primary marketing position including TV, press releases, social media, email blasts, channel partners, website
- Opportunity to deliver bikes (similar to the prize patrol)
Supporter
- Individual adaptive bike sponsor with name recognition
- Opportunity to deliver bikes (similar to the prize patrol)
- Listed on website
Contributor
- Your gift will support us with the operations and activities related to Boundless Bike Giveaway.
Give the gift of health, independence, and the freedom of mobility!
For more information, please contact Sharon Schreiber, Executive Director
at sharon@adaptivesportsconnection.org or (630) 945-1787.