Meet some of the "My Bike" Families
"My Bike" Program
Providing adaptive bikes to children with disabilities so they may have the freedom of a bike & the joy of riding alongside friends.
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Variety launched the "My Bike" Program with a press conference with Governor Tom Corbett and Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald in November 2012.
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Governor Corbett at the kick-off |
"What a great program to roll out that we can help make children with disabilities mobile, give them freedom, allow them to interact with other children their age who don't have disabilities... I can't think of a better program for that mobility and for freedom than 'My Bike.'" -Governor Corbett at the kick-off of the "My Bike" Program |
At the press conference, Variety announced a goal of 200 sponsored adaptive bikes for children with disabilities by Christmas. This goal was exceeded and Variety received 220 sponsored or pledged adaptive bikes by Christmas.
Aubrey Conley was presented with the first bike of the "My Bike" Program by Andrea Carelli, Honorary Chair of the "My Bike" Program & Senior Vice President of PNC, and Governor Corbett.
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"Aubrey really loves her new bike! It's her new-found freedom! The best part is... Aubrey doesn't want to get off! We are so very grateful for this wonderful bike!" -Aubrey's mom, Jill Boyle |
Governor Corbett & Andrea Carelli with Aubrey Boyle and Family |
Interested in receiving an adaptive bike?
"When Kody first rode his bike it was like a miracle," said Kim, Kody's mom. "Everybody was so amazed that Kody could do something other than be in a wheelchair. It was like he was just this typical child riding a bike with a helmet on and being a normal child."
