“It truly gave Angelo a gift of freedom, fun, and independence.”
On Monday, June 15, Help Hope Live teamed up with the Philadelphia Flyers Alumni Association at the Flyers Alumni Charity Classic in Wilmington to gift a customized Freedom Concepts adaptive bike to 7-year-old Angelo and his family.
His family describes Angelo as “a fighter since day one” who is “just like any other child despite the obstacles he faces.”
Angelo is living with multiple complex medical diagnoses, including cerebral palsy and bronchopulmonary dysplasia. He uses a wheelchair for mobility and is nonverbal, but “he has an amazing ability to communicate joy, love, and personality without words.”
One of the challenges of Angelo’s unique mobility needs is that he cannot ride a traditional bike.
While customized adaptive bikes unlock unique benefits for kids with disabilities—including fresh air, outdoor play, and rehabilitative daily movement—they are not covered by insurance. The price tag of $5,000 and up is out of reach for many families.
That’s why Help Hope Live and the Flyers Alumni partner to prove that Every Child Deserves a Bike through giveaways like this one.
We got a wonderful note from Angelo’s grandmother, Heather:
“I cannot thank you all enough for making this happen for Angelo. Watching him receive his adaptive bike this morning was incredibly emotional, and seeing the joy on his face is something our family will never forget.
Please know how deeply grateful we are for your kindness, support, and all of the work that went into making today so special. It truly gave Angelo a gift of freedom, fun, and independence.
Thank you again for everything you have done for Angelo. We appreciate each of you more than words can express.”
Angelo and his family have been working with Help Hope Live since 2025 for trusted medical fundraising. There are many costs that insurance will not cover for a child like Angelo, including specialized medical equipment and critical therapies.
Angelo has a big surgery coming up within the next few months, making the fundraising campaign more important than ever.
