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Remember when you first rode a two-wheel bike? Or when you taught a child to ride?
It's a big moment for most of us but a defining moment for some kids and parents.
In this story, parents see their kids accomplish something they never thought possible at the Down Syndrome Society's Lose the Training Wheels Bike Camp.
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thank you for Bike Camp
I heard someone say recently that parents of children with special needs go through the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Last Friday, the last day of bike camp was one of those highs. My grandson, along with other children accomplished something that was so special. We all smiled and cried together! You are my heros! Thank you!
Back handle
Jensonusa.com has the bike handle for about 30 bucks. No more getting mowed down by the kids...
Looking for a bike exactly like the once used!!
This is so amazing, I have a seven year old with Downs and finding a bike that fits her needs has been difficult. Can anyone link me to a web page where I can get a bike with a back handle just like the once they use. I was so moved, I wish we had a program similar to this in SB.
Bike Camp
Two of my kids that have Down syndrome just got back from a bike camp. It was the most rewarding experience in my entire life! My 23 year-old son is riding totally independently and is so proud of himself, as are we. My 12 year-old daughter is almost totally independent, just needs some help starting up. This opportunity has given them so many advantages, I can't even begin to explain it! Freedom, frienship, and a brighter future! Thanks so much to the Lose the Training Wheels program, and especially to all of the workers and volunteers in Normal, IL! You guys rocked our world! =)
Bike Donation
Our Australia Skuut distributor has an 8 year old son that has learned to ride a regular bike. She contributes this to his Skuut wooden balance bike. I found your program and think it would be a great fit with our product and we would love to make a donation to help other families experience this same joy.
Please contact me at your convenience.
Nyko Hackett
President, Skuut, LLC.
nyko@skuut.com
Bike
Great and exciting video. I recommend to all of my parents. I teach adaptive PE.
Bike Camp
Thank you for doing such a wonderful job on the piece and focusing on the children first and noting that it is so much more than riding a bike.
Bike Camp
Katy and Jay,
Thank you for sharing our story about this awesome bike camp! We hope you enjoyed the smiling faces and the very proud looks from the parents. Keep up your work with stories like this one.
Thank you,
The Madison Area Down Syndrome Soc
Touching
This was great - I could feel the hard work, I could feel the triumph. And Yay! to Nic for getting back up and riding on!
Thank You!!
Katy & Jay
You did such an awesome job on this story!! I cried!
Sandy
(mom to Nic, the kid who fell but got back on again)
Joy Ride
I think we can all remember what it was like to ride a two wheeler for the first time without help.
Well I know I was proud and excited that I could do what my sibblings and friends were doing.
How great is it when a child with Down Syndrome/or any disability learn to ride a two wheeler bike, just like any other kid. :)
Good for you, who have been a part of helping these kids, be kids and help them do something that all kids do.
Keep up your good works.
Wow...
beautiful story. thanks for sharing it.
Any One Can Ride
That's the best story so far, I have liked them all but this one touched my heart. Keep up the good work.
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