A Big Surprise at the Big Game – Dylan’s New Bike

On April 16, our client Dylan McDonnell received a customized Flyers-themed adaptive bike through our Every Child Deserves a Bike partnership with the Flyers Alumni Association.

Dylan McDonnell and his family with Help Hope Live Executive Director Kelly L Green as Dylan sits on his new Flyers themed orange adaptive bike. Dylan is a teen with light skin and glasses and short brown hair. Kelly L Green has light skin, red-brown hair past her shoulders, and a black Help Hope Live polo. With them are Brad Marsh and Bob Kelly, Flyers Alumni members.

The bike was a big surprise for Dylan, who is living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy with progressive mobility challenges.

The bike will allow him to improve his mobility and overall health with consistent use, access outdoor spaces and community events, and spend more time than ever with family and friends.

Dylan McDonnell rides his new adaptive bike at Wells Fargo center. Dylan is a teen with light skin and glasses and short brown hair. The bike is bright orange and Flyers themed with three wheels. With him are Flyers Alumni Brad Marsh and Bob Kelly.

This extra-special bike surprise took place just before a Flyers game with our friends Brad Marsh and Bob Kelly from the Flyers Alumni Association.

Flyers Alumni Brad Marsh gives Dylan McDonnell a push on his new Flyers themed adaptive bike. Brad has light skin, glasses, gray hair, and a suit. Dylan is a teen with light skin and glasses and short brown hair.

Flyers Alumni Bob Kelly gives Dylan McDonnell a push on his new adaptive bike at Wells Fargo center. Bob has light skin, white hair, and a suit. Dylan has light skin and black glasses and is a teen. The bike is orange and Philadelphia Flyers themed.

Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty skating in the middle of the ice during a Flyers game. He is a big orange monster.

Customized adaptive bikes like these can be life-changing for kids and young adults like Dylan, but they are often financially out-of-reach for families. Despite proven health benefits, insurance rarely covers the cost, leading to out-of-pocket price tags that can exceed $6,000.

Thanks to this partnership and surprise, Dylan has a new way to roll that’s customized to his unique mobility needs.

With decorative orange and black Flyers-themed balloons behind them at Wells Fargo center, Dylan McDonnell and his family smile. Dylan is a teen with light skin, brown hair, and black glasses who is seated in a black powerchair. His father is also seated in a power chair.

Dylan is an honor roll student with a big imagination who loves his family, cooking, art, and animals.

“Just one of the best people you could ever know.”

Dylan’s family is fundraising with Help Hope Live for medical and related expenses associated with his diagnosis, including specialized equipment, caregiving, and safe accessible transportation.