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.

Our Story

Since 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.

Getting  A Tryke

Complete  an   application  packet   with the help of your therapist and get on our wishlist.  
Click below to get started

Learn about the process and get an application

Help Make an Impact

We currently receive 20-30 tryke applications each year. On average we need to fundraise $20,000 a year just to meet the current need. Ready to help?  

Learn about sponsorship levels and support us today

OUR PURPOSE

​ 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.