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"With this bike, we can help her get into a childhood experience that may help not only include her in that everyday childhood fun but as a therapeutic means as well."
Adriana C., 3, Columbus
Brachial Plexus injury at birth
Adriana is a typical 3-year-old who enjoys her playtime. Bike riding has been difficult with balance and range of motion issues as a result of this birth injury. Having a bicycle that can help provide more support for the given problems will greatly impact her on a physical and emotional level.
"Ferrin is an amazing kid who deserves amazing things."
Ferrin L., 15, Newark
Down Syndrome and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Ferrin is a 15-year-old teenager who loves his family and friends. He is always helping others when he can, especially his grandfather whom he calls Fa. His Fa had 2 strokes over a year ago and Ferrin had been the biggest help when it comes to his Fa's daily living activities. He also loves helping his 3 younger cousins with anything and everything they need. Together they love going to the park, playing video games, swimming and so much more. He is a selfless teenager who loves to make people laugh and make sure everyone around him is happy. He's been serious about making sure his health has become one of his top priorities. Obtaining this adaptive device would ensure that his health is maintained and help immensely with some goals that he has set for himself.
"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.
"A bike would expose more of the world to him and assist with his core strength."
Anthony D., 18, Canton
Down Syndrome, Hypotonia
Anthony is a very social and outgoing young man. He loves riding the bus to school each weekday. He greets everyone as he walks the hall at school. His weekends are spent as a host at his parent's local restaurant. He greets most guests with a hug. When he is riding in the car stopped at a light with his window down, he talks to people in the neighboring cars. He enjoys eating all foods but ice cream is his favorite by far.
"Aydrien is an exceptional child to me and to see him doing things he enjoys fills my heart.. he has been through so much in his little life""
Aydrien N., 9, Columbus
Blind, Cerebral Palsy, Autism
My family does a lot of outings. I have other grandchildren that play sports and I love to go and watch them play. Sometimes with Aydrien, it's hard. There's a trail I can take him on but he will not walk that far. And having a bike could help him ride the trails while we walk with him.
- April N., mom
"A bike will allow Zamil to ride his bike with his sister, and enjoy the outdoor space."
Zamil M., 10, Canal Winchester
Quadriplegic Spastic CP, Seizure disorder
Milly is a lovely young man who enjoys basketball, playing with toys, and spending time with his parents and little sister. He was in therapy on an inpatient rehab unit this past summer and has made a lot of progress in mobility. Having a bike will help him get even stronger and he will be able to continue improving his motor skills, have the opportunity to ride his bike with his sister, and enjoy the outdoor space.
"This bike would mean so much to me."
Zade G., 8, South Shore (KY)
Developmental disability, CAS and Autism
Zade is a wonderful 8 year old boy that loves to play. He has difficulty with his motor planning so that makes riding a bike and other things we take for granted, very difficult. It is disheartening to watch him struggle. He would be able to have so much more freedom. It would mean so much to us to watch him enjoy riding a bike on his own.
"Riding a bike is so much fun!"
Skyler D., 12, Greenup (KY)
WAGR syndrome/autism/ trouble walking
Skyler likes swimming and YouTube but since having to learn to walk again he has discovered a love for the therapy bike at the hospital.
"This bike would help him feel good and help his community in his own special way."
Dominic A., 10, Dublin
Hypoxic Brain Injury
Dom is a very curious and active child. He loves to be outside and explore nature. He also likes to play Pokemon go with his family which requires traveling distances in search of Pokemon. He calls it Pokemon hunting! Dom has also begun asking me to go pick up trash and litter around our neighborhood because it makes him feel good that he’s helping the environment. A bike would allow us to more easily get to a park by our house that has a small creek he wants to help clean up.
Allison D., 17, Groveport
Down Syndrome and Moya Moya Syndrome
Allison loves being on the bikes at school and we would love for her to have the same access to healthy, fun activities at home!
Molly S., 8, Marysville
Tubular sclerosis/epilepsy
This would mean she can go for bike rides with the family, her sisters and play outside more.
"Having a bike would be a great way for Symon to gain strength, endurance, and coordination while having fun outside with his family."
Symon F., 9, Akron
Cerebral Palsy
Symon is 9 years old and has always loved being outdoors. He has always loved toys that you ride on, playing in the water, hiking (in a hiking carrier), working on cars with his dad, riding bikes with his mom, and generally exploring outdoors. As he has gotten older, the number of outdoor items he can play with is decreasing (e.g., Power Wheels are too small, being carried for hikes is becoming more difficult, the seat attached to a parent's bike is too small, etc.) As he can play with fewer outdoor toys, his desire to be outside has decreased, resulting in a decline in his physical mobility. He has been wanting a bike, and I believe a bike would help him enjoy the outdoors again. He also loves going fast; anyone who knows him has seen him go as fast as he can while popping wheelies in his wheelchair.
Joanie G., 6, Johnstown
Chromosome 13q deletion syndrome, neurodevelopmental disorder
Joanie loves the go-kart and riding in the family side-by-side. She loves music and dance. She is always smiling and loves affection.
Harrison S., 12, Delaware
Mild Cerebral Palsy and Global Delay
Harrison is a fun, loving 12-year-old. He lives to make people laugh and always has something unexpected and silly to say. He works very hard at school and loves being around people. He is active in the Special Olympics and enjoys being part of the action or cheering on his team. He is also active in his church youth group and shares the love of God with everyone he meets. Harrison loves playing Roblox and Mario as well as helping his mom cook and bake.
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.