“Variety of Illinois gifted Gabi her adaptive bicycle that she has used in many triathlons but today was the first time she was invited to go on a bike ride with her friends! Thank you Variety for making this moment possible!” – Gabi’s Mom & Dad

All kids like to be play and stay active & kids with disabilities are no different, they just need some extra help to make it happen! Participating in physical activity helps improve sleep and immunity, improves self-esteem, and decreases stress. Those with disabilities also show increased independence and socialization when they have the opportunity to participate in activities.

When a family has a child with a disability, purchasing an adaptive bicycle is not like heading down to the department store, paying less than $100 for a kid’s bike and going for a ride that afternoon. The additional parts and pieces that keep a child safe are fully customized, must be ordered (sometimes months) in advance and can cost anywhere from $1200-$4000.

YOU CAN HELP!

Help Variety Build-A-Bike by selecting one of the adaptive pieces needed to outfit a custom bike below, or scroll down for more information on creating a team and building an adaptive bike of your own!

Help us celebrate the child who receives a bike thanks to YOU at their presentation!

Contact Angelique at angelique@varietyofillinois.org

and watch you team’s bike come to life right here on this page.