KIDS WITH RECENTLY FUNDED BIKES
Jacob H., Kent
Multiple Disabilities
AJ M., 16, Columbus
Down Syndrome
Lucy C., 5, Pataskala
Cerebral Palsy
Ellie V., 6, Dublin
Spina Bifida
IMPACTING LIVES ONE BIKE AT A TIME
"I’m ready to get out, ride and explore what the world has to offer."
Wyatt T., 18, Bellville
Cerebral Palsy Left sided Hemi
Wyatt is an energetic young man. Having a bike is something he and I can do together. Having CP can minimize things that he can do. He loves the outdoors. He loves computers. He's pretty social with a good sense of humor.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Therapist
"I am excited to get my first bike. I am excited for a new adventure!"
Alice E., 11, Mansfield
Multiple health issues
Alice is a joyful kid. She loves to swing and play with her toys. She's always excited to ride a bike during appointments with her therapist.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Akron Children’s Hospital
"Nothing makes me happier than riding my bike with family and friends!"
Jolee G., 14, Reynoldsburg
Cerebral Palsy
Jolee loves large thrills and adventure. She would love to be able to go out with her younger sister and mother on the road. This would also help her develop her leg muscles to assist in standing for long periods and assist in getting her walking.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
"I’m excited to go anywhere with my bike!"
Beckham K., 6, Reynoldsburg
Cerebral Palsy-Right Side affected, Chronic Kidney Disease
This bike would provide a way for Beckham to get out and experience the world alongside his typically developing brother but in a safe "made for him" way.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
"This bike will help me get stronger and have fun!"
Tenley S., 4, Powell
Spinal muscular atrophy, type 1
Tenley loves Disney princesses, unicorns, mermaids, and Paw Patrol pups. She loves to sing and is very friendly! She loves to play on accessible playgrounds with friends.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: School Therapist
"I am eager to have a bike. I just know I will love it."
Sam D., 9, Worthington
Autism
Sam is very interested in riding a bicycle. Though he’s blind in one eye, and balance will be an issue, nothing will stop him from learning to ride one.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source:
"I’m excited to ride my bike with my family!"
Mya G., 10, Mt. Sterling
Cerebral Palsy and Muscle Spasticity
Mya would love to have a bike that she is able to ride with the rest of the family. She has always been interested in riding bikes, but traditional bikes have always been too difficult. Having a bike that she can use will help her reach her therapy goals and strengthen her body.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
"I will finally learn how to ride a bike!"
Mouad I., 8, Dublin
Autism Spectrum
Mouad loves to be outside. He loves to swing and go swimming. He also loves anything that spins and moves. He would love a bike to be able to go bike riding with his siblings. He often tries to ride a bike with them but has not been successful with a typical bike. He would also like a bike to help increase his independence and situational awareness.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
"I remember being so excited about my first bike; I took it everywhere. But now, I am too big for it. I would love to get a new one!"
Miles M., 8
Deafblind
Miles is eight and DeafBlind. He’s active and loves riding his Razor tricycle. He currently likes to ride down an inclined path at the park by our house, but he has trouble pedaling it for distance plus he’s getting too big for it, and we would love to try and fit him on a bigger bike.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source:
"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
"Lily may suffer from CMT but she is a warrior."
Lily B., 11, Ravenna
CMT
Lily enjoys bike riding. Having a bike that is fitted to accommodate her disabilities would widen her vistas considerably. She might even meet other friends and ride independently with them once she is older. Lily wants to be able to do things that “normal” kids do. While she realizes that her condition may continue to affect her abilities, she is eager to experience as much of life as possible. She loves to draw anime characters and mushrooms. She swims like a fish and compliments everyone she meets. Lily Rose has two spunky dogs that she loves and takes care of. She could tell stories for days about them.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Therapist at Akron Children’s Hospital
"She is a very loving little girl and she will be so happy to have one of these bikes of her own."
KaShara B., 5, Charleston (WV)
Type One Diabetes
KaShara is a ball of energy everyday. For the last 2 months we have been in the hospital due to undiagnosed type 1 diabetes which caused a severe sezuire and lack of oxygen to her brain that caused brain damage. So she has weakness on her left side and have been working on walking again. When she gets on one of these bikes in therapy she absolutely loves it. She doesn't want to get off of it. She will be able to ride a bike with her sister and friends at the playground during the summer like most kids do. She will get the exercise that she needs and helping strengthen her leg. She loves being outside playing, she loves to play with her toys and stuff animals, loves to watch her cartoons. She is a very loving little girl and she will be so happy to have one of these bikes of her own.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Therapist
"Having Aubrey ride a bike that fits her...will open up her world and hopefully we can bike together as a family!"
Aubrey S., 21, Westerville
Developmental delay, Epilepsy
Aubrey is a sweet young lady who loves the zoo and its characters. She is developmentally two years old and needs constant supervision. She is nonverbal but shows what she enjoys with gestures and sounds. This bike will help with her daily exercise.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Ambucs
"Riding bikes is fun! I am sure I’ll love it!"
Lillian T., 14, Columbus
Methylmalonic acidemia
Lillian is such as sweet young lady. She loves bowling and is always eager to go bowling. She rode an AM1420 during her therapy, and now, she wants to own a bike. We can't wait to see her go on bike rides with her sister!
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
"This bike will give Zimeer an opportunity and motivation to get out and enjoy being out in the sun, ride freely and feel normal just like other kids."
Zimeer G., 6, Columbus
Autism
This will be Zimeer’s first bike. We are so excited for him as this will help him increase his independence and gross motor skills.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
"The best part of riding a bike is that I get to do it with my family."
Gaige F., 12, Zanesville
Seizures, Developmental delay
Gaige is 17 and loves the outdoors. We go on a lot of walks and having a bike would be another thing he could use outdoors.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
"Genevieve rode a bike like a pro. She outgrown her old bike and would love to get a new one."
Genevieve C., 13, Carroll
Pitt hopkins syndrome
Genevieve enjoys going to the park. She has done well with an adaptive bike in the past and has grown out of it and would love to get a new one so she can continue to participate. It also helps allow care providers to help get her out of the house to go on walks.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Peinda S., 11, Columbus
Down Syndrome
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
"It feels so good to ride and explore what the world has to offer."
Ilyas A., 16, Gahanna
Mild Intellectual Disability
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
"Thank you for helping by donating and making his wishes come true to own his very own recumbent bike!"
Adam A., 21, Columbus
Autism, Non-Verbal
Adam is 21 years old who is non-verbal with Autism, he has learned how to ride a bike for the first time in his life which is super exciting for him. He feels independent and is able to enjoy a physical activity with his mother and friends at the same time as staying active and fit. Riding a bicycle makes him smile and he loves being able to enjoy the beautiful surroundings around him. #stayactiveandhavefun
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: ASC Volunteer/ Team member
"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
"Riding a bike will be the highlight of my summer!"
David S., 14, Columbus
Autism and Chronic lung disease
Freedom, joy, happiness and so much more. David is a very bright young man who desperately wants to go and enjoy the outdoors and the world around him but is extremely limited due to many medical conditions. He smiled as I have never seen before when he sat on this bike. It would improve not just his life but his self-esteem as well.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
"Riding a bike is so fun!"
Shirley H., 6, Plain City
Cerebral Palsy
Shirley rides a Rifton trike at her school. Having one at home will give her the ability to exercise and strengthen her legs.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
"Cycling is a passion of both my husband and myself- we hope to see our little boy someday join in the family fun of bike riding. We know that day will come!"
Joshua D., 4, Columbus
Autism & Developmental Delays
Joshua likes to be on the move- he is joyful and laughs often! His body is often in motion! He giggles at silly things and likes to be with others. He likes animals, outer space, and storms, and being outdoors is a happy place for him. He likes to explore and investigate how things work.
He shows interest in riding a tricycle, however he struggles with motor skills, core strength and balance to maneuver a tricycle. We hope an adaptive bike will help our little one continue his love for movement and have his world opened up with the joy of riding a bike and all the places that bike will take him!
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: ASC Volunteer/ Team Member
"I can’t wait to go bike riding with my sister!"
Jevian R., 8, Columbus
Muscular Distrofy
Jevian loves to play with his sister and would love to be able to play with his sister outside. He can only play with her outside for a little bit of time right now because of the limited resources and his activity tolerance. Jevian also loves sports and LEGOs.
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 Schreiber, Executive Director
at sharon@adaptivesportsconnection.org or (630) 945-1787.