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Kiley J., 15, Columbus
Cerebral Palsy, Autism
Kiley needs to be able to get out with her family and explore. Kiley needs to be able to get some stretching for her legs.
Gabriel W., 14, Dublin
CVI, ADHD, Expressive and Receptive Speech and Language Disorder, Potential Autism, Neuropsych says he has brain damage
We like going biking. We like hiking. We like kayaking. We like cooking and eating together. We like reading and watching movies and making music. We like going and seeing sights.
Chelsea D., 10, Lima
Down Syndrome
We love going camping and riding our bikes through campgrounds and parks. Chelsea currently rides in a tow-along but would love to be able to ride her own bike with us.
"Getting a bike will allow him to be more independent, strengthen his core, and help buffer against his medical diagnosis."
Everett B., 8, Lancaster
Rauch- Steindl
Everett is an energetic young man who loves being outdoors, playing with friends, singing, building things, and creating his own imaginative world. He is caring and compassionate and is the leader of his special education class. He goes out of his way to welcome and make new friends. He is brave and likes to keep challenging himself until he accomplishes what he sets his mind to.
"I love my sister- I love to go on a bike ride with her."
Adaline H., 7, Circleville
Global Delay due to Small Cerebellum and chromosome deletion
Adaline is very interested in sports and plays Buddy ball baseball in Grove City. She loves being involved with her sister in playing outside and physical activities. She would love a bike, giving her a chance to ride with her older sister.
"Lincoln is eager to ride a bike. He has been very resilient and his smile hasn't left his face."
William “Lincoln” L., 4, Ostrander
Autism
Lincoln loves to music- he loves to dance & sing. He is very outgoing. Lincoln has been developmentally delayed & is making so much progress. At therapy, he has been interested in the balance bike but unfortunately, it is too small for him. Still, his interest in the bike is very exciting for me and his therapists because he doesn't take a liking to many things. He is a very loving & caring boy who is really growing into his own personality. I love every minute of being his mom and watching him grow.
Nahum A., 12, Columbus
Autism
Nahum enjoys riding his bike and being outdoors. He has a big brother and little sister who ride bikes and Nahum would like to ride with them. Nahum would love to be able to ride a bike to help him develop other skills such as playing sports and swimming.
"This bike would mean the world for Tyrell!"
Tyrell H., 3, Grove City
Glycogen Storage Disease Type 1B
Tyrell is a 3-year-old little boy who loves to have fun! Tyrell's life is quite challenging from the start with multiple disorders but his fighting spirit has been so rewarding.
"An adaptive bike would be a great opportunity for him to access an activity he wants to accomplish."
Lincoln H., 9, Columbus
Autism
Lincoln is a fun guy who has worked so hard to grow academically at school and socially. Lincoln is high functioning, and as a result, is always kind of just a little on the periphery of his peers but is always quick to try to engage and has a great sense of humor. While Lincoln was an active toddler he would go for walks and play on the playground, but poor coordination often held him back.
"I want to learn to ride a bike."
Major T., 10, Columbus
Delayed in fine motor skills, gross motor skills and Diagnosis: Autism spectrum disorder requiring support (level 1) (primary encounter diagnosis) Adhd (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), combined type Anxiety Reactive depression
Major is a loving and caring soon-to-be 10-year-old who was born with some challenges but his resilience and efforts to keep trying makes this his superpower. Major is currently unable to ride a regular bike and wants to participate with other kids on bike rides in the community however Major is unable to balance, and steer and his size only allows him to be able to ride 3 wheel big wheels. Major along with my family would be very grateful for any assistance given.
"This bike would brighten up her day daily as she continues to learn and share this experience with family and friends."
Sienna J., 4, Columbus
Autism
She is fascinated with Bike riding and learning how to ride. She enjoys outdoor activities and we notice such a joy and peace when she can experience and explore! This bike would brighten up her day daily as she continues to learn and share this experience with family and friends. I believe she would gain confidence and a sense of accomplishment daily.
"We'd like to give him the ability to become more independent and responsible, now that he's older."
Benjamin B., 13, Newark
Cerebral Palsy
Ben is a very independent teenager. His disability is almost unrecognizable but still limits him from some things. We have tried many times to get him to ride a regular bicycle, but he just can't balance on them. So we got him an adult tricycle about two years ago, and he has been on many family bike rides with us since. He now wants to be able to ride by himself through our neighborhood to visit his friends, or on the bike path to the store, etc. We live in a very hilly area, and he can't pedal up any incline. He loves sports and any outdoor activity.
Sophia L., 9, Lancaster
Autism and gross motor delay
Sophia is a wonderful young lady who loves dancing, cheering, sports, playing outside, and horses. She has worked hard in therapy to be able to do all kinds of community activities. Having an adapted bike would allow her to be more independent and stay athletic for running, basketball, cornhole, and more!
"This bike would bring him joy to take walks and ride in the parks."
Olandis W., 13, Toledo
Down Syndrome
He is nonverbal and unable to run. He couldn't raise his leg until his therapist put him on an adaptive bike at the clinic. Now, he is able to raise it a little higher. He's not much of a long-distance walker and tends to lean forward when he does walk. This bike would bring him joy to take walks and ride in the parks.
"I want to learn to ride a bike."
James G., 12, Grove City
Autism
Jimmy is a twelve-year-old young man. He wants to become more healthy and wants to be able to ride a bike. Currently, Jimmy is unable to balance to ride a traditional bicycle. Having the skills and equipment to ride a bike would improve his self-esteem.
Jimmy does not have a private occupational therapist. He has one at school (New Story School). Currently, he is in the Nationwide Autism Complex Behaviors ABA program. We are unable to afford private therapy now with the other medical bills. We would love to have a knowledgeable person help us with this. Thank you for all that you do.
Josiah P., 14, Mason
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Our son has struggled for so long feeling out of place. He is currently home-schooled and has expressed frustration and sadness about not having friends. We tried to teach him how to ride a bike so that we could do this as a family and he would not feel so lonely - but he struggled and felt defeated so never wanted to ride again. He watches other kids participate in activities and desires to do them as well. He is extremely sweet and this would mean so much to us as parents being able to watch him bloom and feel included. Currently, he listens to music (was playing piano for a while), loves to doodle on his art pad, and loves to read. He dislikes loud noises and bugs.
"I want to see him smile as he is pedaling beside his big brother."
Cash H., 3, Fleming
Pierre Robin syndrome, hypotonia, weight for height decreased velocity, IUGR, 31 week micropreeime
My 3 year old son has never been able to do things like his brother, such as ride a bike, unfortunately his genetic disorder has caused him to have growth issues and he is very small. He has Perrine Robin syndrome, he had to have many life saving procedures, to be were he is today .He has always have been Too small to reach pedals on anything (believe me we have tried). Being able to ride a bike is so helpful in more ways when it comes to development for children, please help us get my son a bike.
"I am excited to go bike riding with my siblings."
Serenity H., 11, Columbus
Down Syndrome
Serenity rides an adaptive bike at school, and she absolutely loves it! She doesn't have enough coordination to ride a regular bike. She loves a bike at home because she feels left out seeing her younger siblings ride a bike and she can't.
"Having a bike would help him get stronger and be with his friends outside even more."
Malakyi P., 4, Columbus
Cerebral Palsy
Malakyi is a very outgoing and happy young boy who is determined to ride a bike along with his friend in his neighborhood. He loves playing with toys, playing outside, and making new friends. Having a bike would help him get stronger and be with his friends outside even more.
"Riding a bike with his friends will make Cayne happy."
Cayne D., 8, Miamisburg
Down syndrome
Cayne is such a fun, loving child who loves being outside and playing with his neighborhood friends. Having a bike that he can enjoy and feel safe and comfortable on would make playing with his friends even more fun and he would feel like one of them!
Matthew J., 13, Columbus
Autism Spectrum Disorder
"An adaptive bike would allow him to join in on the fun and promote healthy habits of exercise."
Karter N., 6, Charleston (WV)
Cerebral Palsy, Hydrocephalus, Craniosynostosis, Chiari Malformation, Epilepsy
Karter is 6 years old, has 4 siblings, and has 2 dogs. He enjoys tee ball, basketball, hiking, music, and video games. He also enjoys watching his siblings play sports and having fun at the park. An adaptive bike would allow him to join in on the fun and promote healthy habits of exercise.
"I want to ride, too."
Bella S., 8, Columbus
Pseudoparahypothyroidism with mutation in GNS gene, respiratory insufficiency
"An adaptive bike will help him feel like more of a 'regular kid', and let him experience riding a bike."
Gabriel T., 11, Ravenna
Autism, Anxiety
Gabe has Autism, and can't ride a regular bike because of this. He prefers to be inside on electronics, but he really wants to be able to ride a bike with his brother and sisters. Being outside on a bike will give him some much-needed exercise and help him positively interact with his siblings. Gabe struggles with coordination and balance, so he can't ride a regular bike.
"I'm so excited to ride my bike!"
Joshua C., 10, Columbus
Cerebral Palsy, Left hemi, Autism
Joshua is an energetic boy who likes to play and have fun. He is very smart. He likes to play with friends and siblings. He would live to have a bike to be able to ride with friends and he is unable to ride a regular bike.
"She would be over the moon to have a bike."
Emily B., 12, Westerville
Shine Syndrome
Emily would be ecstatic. We live on a culdesac where kids pass by all day. She outgrew her toddler bike with training wheels and could not safely try to ride a bigger bike without it being an adaptive bike. I have been monitoring the Facebook marketplace for an adult tricycle thinking that could work but she needs a large seat and straps for her feet and something easy to steer. Her brother has a bike and she just has it rough. She is always excluded. She would be over the moon to have one. This would also be great for gross motor and hypotonia.
"Can’t wait to get to ride with my older sister!"
Yamlak D., 6, Groveport
Autism
Yamlak is a happy and active young lady who enjoys reading and playing pretend with her toys. Having a bike will help her strengthen her body, improve her coordination, promote attention and awareness, and provide a fun and safe way to get exercise in the community along with her family. She has an older sister who is also hopeful of getting a bike so they can ride together.
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.