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A grassroots initiative providing children with permanent physical disabilities free adaptive bicycles through partnerships and grant support.

Christopher's Promise is a grassroots, non-profit initiative providing children with special circumstances the proper adaptive cycling equipment, inspired by Christopher Buzinski. Christopher is a teenager facing struggles with Neurofibromatosis, Cerebral Palsy, and Optic glioma (a form of brain cancer). After realizing circumstances like this exist, Christopher's Promise aims at making the typical childhood experiences accessible to all children. For more information, please contact us at [email protected]. Serving children in Ohio. Helping Kids Be Kids.

09/17/2026

We’re proud to partner with the Columbus Firefighters Foundation, and they have a big weekend ahead! 🚒❤️

Friday brings the John Ritchey Memorial Volleyball Tournament, followed by Saturday’s Buckeye First Responder Tailgate and Fire Fighters Pizza Bake. 🏐🏈🍕

If you’re out this weekend, stop by, show them your support, and help support some great causes in our community! ❤️🚒

09/15/2026

🚲💛 Meet Arlee!

This spirited 9-year-old is the newest recipient of a Christopher's Promise adaptive bike!

Arlee lives with Friedreich’s ataxia (FA), a rare, progressive genetic disease that affects the nervous system and can impact balance, coordination, strength, and mobility. As FA progresses, keeping up with friends and cousins can become more challenging, but Arlee’s determination and joy are hard to slow down.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of the Headrick Family and The Ataxian Athlete Initiative (AAI), Arlee now has an adaptive bike with electric assist, giving her the ability to ride farther, build strength, and, most importantly, ride right alongside the people she loves. 💛

Their generosity provided so much more than a bike. It gave Arlee greater freedom, independence, and the chance to simply enjoy being a kid. It’s a beautiful example of what can happen when people come together to make a meaningful difference in a child’s life.

And Arlee summed it up perfectly:

“When I’m riding a bike that goes fast, it makes me feel like my FA doesn’t matter.” 🙌

To the Headrick Family and AAI, thank you for making this moment possible and for helping give Arlee a little more freedom to go wherever the ride takes her. 💛

Now go catch those friends and cousins, Arlee! 🚴‍♀️💨

07/04/2026

Enjoy the fireworks, the cookouts, the family time, and yes, even that one uncle who starts every sentence with, “Actually, in 1776...” before boldly rewriting history from the comfort of his folding chair. 🇺🇸 ❤️🤍💙 🇺🇸

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to the dads, grandpas, moms, uncles, mentors, and all those who step into a father’s role.

You clap from the sidelines, run beside us just in case, and somehow make courage feel a little easier, thank you. 💙

06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth! Here’s to freedom, belonging, and creating spaces where every child can shine. ☀️

06/17/2026

Meet Elodie, Christopher’s Promise’s 179th adaptive bike recipient! 🚲💜

A very special thank you to the Columbus Firefighters Foundation 🚒 , our heroes whose generosity made this gift possible. We are so grateful for their partnership and their commitment to helping children like Elodie experience the freedom, joy, and independence that comes with riding a bike.

Born at just 23 weeks and spending her first six months in the NICU, Elodie has already faced and overcome more than most people do in a lifetime. Today, she is a joyful, determined toddler who lights up every room she enters. Her smile has a way of brightening everyone’s day.

Elodie lives with cerebral palsy and other complex medical conditions, and she works hard every day to keep up with her cousins and peers. Thanks to this adaptive bike, she now has a new way to be included, build confidence, and enjoy the simple childhood magic of riding alongside the people she loves.

This bike will bring fun and freedom, while also supporting Elodie’s strength, coordination, and mobility as she continues to grow and thrive.

Congratulations, Elodie! We are honored to be a small part of your journey and cannot wait to see where this new adventure takes you.

And a very special shoutout to Catie Christensen, our angel in pink. We truly would not be here without you! 💙

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06/03/2026

💙 Meet Belle, the 177th adaptive bicycle recipient through Christopher’s Promise! 🚲

Belle is a sweet seven-year-old girl from Cleveland, Ohio, who experiences the world a little differently, but in a truly beautiful way. She has a rare genetic disorder called DDX3X, which has resulted in significant neurological, intellectual, and physical challenges. Belle is nonverbal and does not walk independently, but she approaches life with joy, determination, and a love for movement.

Belle participates in multiple therapies, receives support at school, and will be entering second grade this fall. One of her favorite activities is riding a bike. After outgrowing her previous adaptive bike, she recently had the opportunity to ride a borrowed adaptive bicycle and absolutely loved the freedom, independence, and happiness it gave her.

This life-changing gift was made possible through the generous support and partnership of Athletes Helping Athletes, whose commitment to helping children with disabilities experience the joy of movement continues to make a lasting impact.

We are honored to help provide Belle with an adaptive bicycle so she can continue to experience the therapeutic benefits, confidence, independence, and pure joy that riding brings.

Congratulations, Belle! We can’t wait to see where your new bike takes you. 💙🚲

05/25/2026

Today we pause to remember the brave men and women who gave everything in service to our country, and we honor their sacrifice with grateful hearts. 🇺🇸

05/10/2026

Celebrating all the moms and mother figures who help kids be kids! 💙

04/17/2026

We are so proud to share the story behind our 176th bike giveaway through Christopher's Promise 💙

This one is for Bryan, a sweet and resilient 7-year-old living with cerebral palsy. His smile truly says more than words ever could, and seeing him pedal away on his bright blue tricycle is a moment we won't soon forget. It is pure joy, determination, and freedom all in one.

This special bike was made possible by the incredible support of the Columbus Firefighters Foundation, who truly went above and beyond for our kids this past weekend. They opened up the firehouse and created an unforgettable experience—letting the kids explore every inch of the station, spray the fire hoses, and even turn on the lights and sirens. 🚒

While these firefighters are heroes every day, what they gave these families goes far beyond their job titles. They created a space where everyone felt welcomed, celebrated, and completely at home.

We are honored to partner with such an amazing group and are deeply grateful for their continued support over the years. Please join us in celebrating Bryan and the incredible community that surrounds him! 💙

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http://www.christopherspromise.org/

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