KIDS WITH RECENTLY FUNDED BIKES
Killian W., 4, Scott Depot (WV)
Cerebral Palsy Hypotonia
Rose Mary T., 10, Reynoldsburg
R-Sided Hemiplegic CP
Marshall M., 10, Powell
Autism and Low Vision (Microphthalmia)
Bella S., 8, Columbus
Pseudoparahypothyroidism with mutation in GNS gene, respiratory insufficiency
IMPACTING LIVES ONE BIKE AT A TIME
"Riding his bike with his brother will help motivate him to get out of the house."
Joshua H., 16, Centerburg
Cerebral Palsy
Josh needs an activity to get him moving and outdoors. I think he would enjoy riding his bike with his brother which would help motivate him to get out of the house.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Marcel M., 9, Reynoldsburg
Autism
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
"With the bike, she will be able to enjoy interacting with other kids."
Amiyah F., 9, Reynoldsburg
Cerebral Palsy
Amiyah is nine years old. She has spastic quadraplegic cerebral palsy and is nonverbal. She is the sunshine of the family. She is very happy and outgoing. She loves being outside. She loved to tell everyone Hi! She tries her hardest to be as independent as she can. Her doggie, COCO, is her best friend, and he keeps her moving around in the house. Having an adaptive bike would bring her the mobility and independence that she deserves. It would help her build up her strength physically. She would definitely enjoy being outside on her bike.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Therapist
"The new bike will also allow him to someday leave the driveway, ride with his friends, and engage with the community around him!"
Lennon T., 9, Gahanna
Ataxic, Quadrapelegic, Cerebral Palsy
Lenny is a happy, friendly 8-year-old. He loves spending time with friends and family, playing Miracle League baseball and Columbus Blades sled hockey, reading, and going to school. He has a small hand-powered bike that he loves riding in the driveway. It's an amazing way to get him out of the house and allows him to explore and get moving independently. He has just about grown out of it, though. A new bike will help him keep this hobby he loves. The new bike will also allow him to someday leave the driveway, ride with his friends, and engage with the community around him!
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Miracle League
"Having the bike would help with getting exercise, building up strength, and gaining some independence."
Lexy K., 13, Columbus
Cerebral Palsy
Lexy was born prematurely with cerebral palsy and has very limited ability to use her legs, using her wheelchair to get around. Having the bike would help with getting exercise, building up strength, and gaining some independence.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
"This bike will help strengthen her and maintain independence with riding."
Nahji R., 13, Columbus
Global/Multiple Delays with CP
Nahji is a bright young girl who has overcome many obstacles and continues to work on her growth. Born at just 25 weeks and 1 day, she faced numerous complications but has made progress in some areas, while still facing challenges in others. Nahji is currently working on developing her motor skills; she often struggles with walking long distances and other aspects of her growth.
She enjoys creating unique projects and experimenting with various scientific concepts. Additionally, she likes using her computer and phone to communicate. Because of her condition, Nahji attends virtual school. She gets along well with her peers.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Ismael S., 12, Canal Winchester
Autism
Ismael is a sweet young man who loves his family and enjoys playing basketball and trying other sports. He also loves bike riding and would greatly benefit from a bike to give him more independence and a healthy activity.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
"We would love to see David ride a special bike that would help him stay active and be able to ride bikes with others."
David L., 6, Columbus
Autism
This bike would mean a lot to him because he loves to be outdoors, and he always sees other kids riding bikes, and he shows interest in them. We would love to see David ride a special bike that would help him stay active and be able to ride bikes with others.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
"Having a bike that fits his needs will help him feel included in family activities and outings."
Nehemiah P., 10, Bexley
Autism
Nehemiah is an energetic, happy young boy. He loves to swing, slide, and go for long walks. He enjoys spending quality time with his siblings. Having a bike that fits his needs will help him feel included in family activities and outings.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source:
"Getting a bike he can ride with ease would give him the independence he strives for to be a normal kid."
Garrett C., 10, Marysville
Cerebral Palsy
Garrett loves the outdoors. He spends most of his time trying to keep up with his little brothers and friends. Getting a bike he can ride with ease would give him the independence he strives for to be a normal kid.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
"Ashton loves to ride with her little sister!"
Ashton W., 5, Grove City
Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Hemiplegia - Left side
Ashton underwent SDR surgery and is in the process of relearning how to walk and is trying to be more active. She wants to be able to ride her bike with her little sister.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
"A bike will help him to strengthen his hips and legs and work on his therapy goals."
Charlie K., 12, Columbus
Down Syndrome, Autism
Charlie loves music and sports! He loves to play anything with a ball. Having a bike will help him to strengthen his hips and legs and work on his therapy goals. He will be able to participate in more activities with increased confidence and strength.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Doctor
"An adaptive bike will grant Leo the independence and agency to explore his world in a way he never has before."
Leo P., 12, Dublin
Lennox-Gastaut seizure disorder, Autism
Leo's world opened up to him a few weeks ago after successful brain surgery. The debilitating seizures that had stolen his skills and spirit were gone. In their place, we had a laughing, talking, smiling child who was regaining skills at an astonishing rate. An adaptive bike will grant Leo the independence and agency to explore his world in a way he never has before.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
"He could also use a bike to catch more Pokémon while playing Pokémon Go."
Bobby R., 14, Convey
Medulloblastoma
Bobby is a natural comedian and likes to tell jokes. He has two older siblings and would like to get back to some family bike rides. Having an adaptive bike would let him be outdoors with his siblings and allow him to feel more independent and a sense of normalcy. He could also use a bike to catch more Pokémon while playing Pokémon Go.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
"This bike will allow her to get more exercise and participate more in the community."
Tylea T., 13, Columbus
Autism
Tylea is a bright young lady who loves dancing, playing video games, drawing, and reading Dog Man. Having a bike will allow her to get more exercise and participate more in the community.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
"A bike will give her more confidence and independence."
Bria W., 20, Pickerington
Down Syndrome
She enjoys dancing and listening to various types of genres of music. Loves the independence of playing sports (kickball, bowling, skating), loves painting/coloring, and bike riding. She misses the confidence that she feels, with riding a bike, due to her current bike she's outgrown.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Past Recipient of Bikes to Go
"It will allow her to connect with nature and interact with other kids, friends, and family."
Kaia C., 10, Columbus
ACTL6 B, Autism (primary encounter diagnosis), Ataxia, Developmental delay, Muscle hypotonia, Gait abnormality.
Kaia, an incredibly sweet 10-year-old girl who enjoys bike rides and playing on swings at the park. Kaia has been diagnosed with ACTL6B autism and is non-verbal. While her ability to engage in activities with others is somewhat limited, biking provides her with essential benefits. It helps her develop muscle strength, coordination, and stamina, but most importantly, it allows her to connect with nature and interact with other kids, friends, and family.
From the bottom of my heart, I sincerely thank you for any assistance you can provide to help us get her a bike.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: School
"Having a bike would allow him to get lots of exercise, feel independent, and be part of the community."
Abdullahi W., 10, Columbus
Autism
Abdullahi is a lively young boy who loves his family. He has two big sisters who love him very much. He loves going outside and enjoys physical activities like swimming, scootering, swinging, and a bit of biking. Having a bike would allow him to get lots of exercise, feel independent, and be part of the community.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
"Having a bike would allow him to work on therapy goals, have increased independence with mobility, and get him outside more often."
Jason H., 14, Columbus
Spastic Diplegia, Moderate ID
Jason is an inquisitive and handsome young man. He enjoys going to school, attending his after-school program, and playing with his friends. Having a bike would allow him to work on therapy goals, have increased independence with mobility, and get him outside more often.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
"This bike would get our family out exercising and getting fresh air together!"
Henry R., 16, Dublin
Cerebral Palsy
This bike would get our family out exercising and getting fresh air together! Henry loves music, the guitar, and bowling. He has tried a recumbent bike through ASC and really loved it, but it is just out of our budget.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Past Recipient of Bikes to Go
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 sharon@adaptivesportsconnection.org or (630) 945-1787.