Chicago Blackhawks ASR2011
It’s safe to say that almost every kid has a “dream bike.” For some it might by based around their favorite superhero, for others it might just be their favorite color. Nick Burton’s dream bike involved his favorite hockey team, The Chicago Blackhawks. Our Central Territory Manager, Evan Paterson, first met Nick at the 2019 Chicago Abilities Expo. Nick took our ASR2011 for a test drive, and we immediately knew it was the perfect bike for him. After the ride, we asked him what his dream bike would look like and he replied with “The
Tommy’s Freedom
23-year-old Tommy Benedit has Angelman Syndrome, but he doesn’t let that stop him from getting out and being active. In fact, he goes for bike rides with his family on his Freedom Concepts ET2611 Tandem Bicycle quite often. “He absolutely loves riding the bike,” said Kelly Benedit, Tommy’s mother. “When he’s on the bike, he’s always having fun.” The Benedits first heard about Freedom Concepts through the Great Bike Giveaway. And after seeing the ET2611 Tandem bike, they knew it would be perfect for someone with Angelman Syndrome like Tommy. Unfortunately, they were not able to get
Nevaeh’s Freedom
At only 7-years-old, Nevaeh West is a baseball player, a two-time adaptive triathlon participant, and a future cheerleader. She cycles two to three times a week and goes to therapy for a minimum of four hours per week. Nevaeh was born with cerebral palsy and bacterial meningitis – meaning the first few months of her life were spent in the hospital. Constant fevers and seizures led to significant brain damage, but through it all she is never alone. Christa West, her mother through adoption, has been by Nevaeh’s side the whole time. Together, they make up the “Dynamic Duo”.
Sophia’s Freedom
Sophia Collier was diagnosed with a rare form of Group B Strep Meningitis, also known as Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), at three months old. The disease caused brain damage on the left half of Sophia’s brain, which affected the right side of her body. “The doctors told us she would be a complete vegetable, and I just cried and cried,” said Debbie Collier, Sophia’s great grandmother. “She sure has proved them wrong.” Sophia lives with her great grandparents in a remote Florida area with limited therapy options for her Guillain-Barré Syndrome. Before May 2019, her only mobility methods were using
Tampa Bay Lightning Custom Defier Handcycle
Tampa Bay Lightning Custom Defier Handcycle Earlier in the year, we were able to create a custom Winnipeg Jets adaptive bike for a local Jets super fan, Zach. That was an awesome experience, and it really got us thinking. If we can make a Winnipeg Jets bike for a Winnipeg superfan, why can’t we make a Tampa Bay Lightning bike for a Tampa Bay superfan? Working with Pediatric Therapy Services in Brandon, Florida, we were able to meet Charlie. Charlie is a HUGE Tampa Bay Lightning fan and one heck of a sledge hockey player. From there, we
Freedom Concepts Hires New Central Territory Manager
Introducing Evan Paterson New Central Territory Manager Freedom Concepts Inc., is the leading innovator in the custom adaptive tricycle industry and alternative seating. Freedom Concepts is happy to announce that Evan Paterson will be the new Central Territory Manager. Evan will be covering Wisconsin, Minnesota, Kansas, Michigan, Iowa, Missouri and Saskatchewan. Evan has grown with the company for over 5 years managing the Marketing Department and is excited to bring his passion and dedication to this new role. Over the five years, Evan has worked with many families, dealers, non-profits and funding organizations. Evan is determined to