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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
