KIDS WITH RECENTLY FUNDED BIKES
Abdallah T., 14, Reynoldsburg
Autism
Drew C., 19, Grove City
Autism
Eliud N., 14, Columbus
Autism
Candace G., 15, Cardington
Rett Syndrome
IMPACTING LIVES ONE BIKE AT A TIME
"Having an adaptive bike will help him stay regulated, get exercise, and have opportunities to be outside with his peers and family."
Laxman L., 10, Reynoldsburg
HIE (hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy), unspecified severity (primary encounter diagnosis) Spastic quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
Laxman is a sweet young man who enjoys being outside, watching television, playing with friends, and swinging sometimes. He especially enjoys being on the move. Having an adaptive bike will help him stay regulated, get exercise, and have opportunities to be outside with his peers and family.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Mason J., 9, Grove City
Pontine Tegmental Cap Dysplasia, Cerebral Palsy
Mason loves the outdoors. He has a hearing impairment and finds great enjoyment in visual stimulation. He especially likes watching the trees sway in the wind. Mason also loves to swim. He really enjoys the Disney movie Cars, which makes sense since he loves motion!
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
"She loves riding a bike with her family."
Alivia L., 3, Johnstown
Sturge-Weber, L-sided hemiplegia
Alivia is a very active little girl who is full of sass. She is ready to go, go, go! An adaptive bike will help her strengthen her left side of her body and be more independent. She also would love to ride a bike with her family.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
"Having her own bike will allow her to ride with them and keep up with her friends."
Naomi R., 5, Bucyrus
Cerebral Palsy
Naomi has two younger siblings who are both very active. Having her own bike will allow her to ride with them and keep up with her friends during playdates at the bike trail.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
"He has a lot of energy, and a bike would allow him to direct it into something healthy and fun."
Miguel C., 5, Columbus
Autism
Miguel is a sweet 5-year-old boy who loves babies, animals, and playing outside. He enjoys being outdoors, especially. He has a lot of energy, and a bike would allow him to direct it into something healthy and fun.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
"This bike will help Jonathan to become more active."
Jonathan J., 5, Columbus
Autism
Jonathan enjoys playing outdoors and being active. However, due to recent health concerns, there have been significant changes in his functional abilities.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Sumaia H., 17, Dublin
Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
Sumaia is a sweet young girl who loves to play outside, go for walks, and do puzzles. She and her family want her to have the opportunity to play and move along with her peers and her little brother. In addition, having a bike will help her strengthen her body and become more independent.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Therapist
Amy A.S., 8, Columbus
Leukodystrophy
Amy is a sweet young girl who loves Moana, capybaras, and her family. She has always enjoyed riding an adaptive bike in therapy. Having her own bike will help keep her strength and endurance up and allow her to be more independent.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
"This bike would help her in so many ways, we just didn’t know this could be a possibility until recently. We are so appreciative for this opportunity."
Malia H., 18, Reynoldsburg
Epilepsy
Malia is a fun, happy, loving teenager. She loves school, cheering, Disney movies, swimming, the ocean, and Special Olympics. Malia has challenges that her peers and family don’t have. She is left out of some things, because she can’t physically do most things. I try to let her experience a lot of things kids her age do to an extent. She loves school dances like Homecoming, and Prom. We go to sporting events, and participate in Special Olympics.
Malia did special needs competitive cheer for seven years. She had a bicycle when she was younger which was before her she developed handicaps. This bike would help her in so many ways, we just didn’t know this could be a possibility until recently. We are so appreciative for this opportunity.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
"Zoey’s new bike will open up joyful adventures, sparking curiosity and fun in her own special way."
Zoey R.S., 4, Columbus
Non-Verbal Autism and Global Developmental Delay
Zoey is a sweet and lovable 4-year-old girl who is non-verbal, autistic, and has global developmental delays. She expresses her joy and curiosity in her unique ways every day.. She loves playing with water tables, going to the swimming pool, playing in the sandbox, stacking Legos and other things, loves bubbles, and enjoys playing with toy farm animals and little people.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Occupational Therapist
Ibrahim F., 9, Lewis Center
Sturge-Weber Syndrome
This bike will help him strengthen the left side of his body and hand grasp, and also to be able to join us as a family on bike rides.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Therapist
Srinika S., 4, Delaware
Genetic disorder
A bike will help her with coordination and increasing strength and balancing skills.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
"Enjoying music, swimming, climbing, running, and biking together as a family with newfound freedom and fun."
Juniper S., 9, Powell
Fragile-X, Sensory Processing Disorder, ADHD, Autism
This would allow us the freedom to enjoy doing something we all love together, to pursue our interests as a family. She loves music and singing. She loves to swim, climb, run, and bike.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Therapist
"JJ dreams of riding a bike alongside his 8 siblings and finally joining the fun."
Jeremiah L., 6, Archbold
Cerebral Palsy
JJ has not been able to successfully ride a bike. He would love nothing more than to be able to ride a bike alongside his 8 siblings.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
"Novah’s brave spirit shines as she overcomes challenges and gains freedom and joy through biking and outdoor play."
Novah G., 4, Mansfield
Cerebral Palsy, CMT1A
Novah is a brave and strong 4-year-old who entered this world very early, born at just 24 weeks and 4 days, weighing only 1 lb 8.9 oz. After spending 107 challenging days in the hospital, she finally came home with her family’s love and support.
As she grew, her family noticed she was having some delays with mobility. After working with specialists at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Novah was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Genetic testing revealed that she and her father share a rare genetic mutation called CMT1A.
Despite these challenges, Novah’s spirit shines brightly. She is determined and doesn’t let anything stop her. She loves being outside, playing with friends, listening to music, and dancing with joy.
Sponsor: Sponsor Needed
Referral Source: Therapist
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 Madison
at madison@adaptivesportsconnection.org or (630) 945-1787.