What is pdxAMBUCS?
OUR GOAL: To provide adaptive trykes for amazing people.
We assist in funding customized, adaptive tricycles for children and adults when an
off-the-shelf bicycle or tricycle is not adequate. We are the Greater Portland Area, Oregon chapter of the
National AMBUCS organization.
off-the-shelf bicycle or tricycle is not adequate. We are the Greater Portland Area, Oregon chapter of the
National AMBUCS organization.
Our StorySince our chapter was founded in 2016, pdxAMBUCS has distributed over 80 trykes to those in need. Our organization fundraises so that the children on our wishlist can receive the gift of mobility. Alex is one of those amazing people and she made the video below to show just how much her tryke has meant to her. See our annual report for our most recent list of accomplishments and goals. |
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Make An ImpactWe currently receive 20-30 tryke applications each year. On average we need to fundraise $25,000 a year just to meet the current need. Ready to help? It doesn't stop there. Once we have the funds to get the tryke, we have to order it, receive it, build it and fit it. We're a completely volunteer organization. If you want to join our email list for volunteers sign up today!
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GETTING A TRYKE
OUR PURPOSE
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We believe that every child deserves the right to move about and explore their world. We recognize that for many a “Big Red Tryke” is the most readily available way to improve mobility. We connect with children and families in need; to organize, fundraise, purchase, build, deliver, and custom-fit these life-changing adapted tricycles, and to promote safe and inclusive events for their use. We know lasting change requires enduring support, so we work with families after delivery to keep trykes correctly sized and maintained, and to redistribute trykes which can help new riders.
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