08/29/2025
āLetās go ride our bikes!ā
For many kids, riding a bike is a milestone of childhood, and we want to share that experience with as many children as possible.
Thatās where Kruisers for Kids comes in. For 31 years, this local organization has rallied the community through its classic car show, raising funds to keep our adaptive bike program rolling. This yearās event ended with six patients pedaling off on brand-new adaptive bikes.
āWe are buying over 100 bikes a year thanks to the support from Kruisers for Kids, which is amazing to think about,ā Mark Lange, physical therapist and head of the adaptive bike program, said.
While the bikes are a great way to get our kiddos outside and increase coordination, they do so much more.
A parent of a recent bike recipient shared:
āTo the amazing donors who provided the adaptive bike for my son, you have given him and our family more than just a bike; it is true freedom and fun. There are so many things we just donāt do because of our limited ability, but with this bike, the whole family can get out and participate instead of just a couple of us at a time. He loves being with his siblings and being independent and a part of something.ā
We are so grateful to Kruisers for Kids and their supporters for helping us give our patients the gift of freedom on wheels. š
