Photo by Ellen Ferrera
Sophie enjoys a ride on her new Amtryke.

Heartfelt Gifts from Sullivan area AMBUCS

•October 16, 2019•
By Ellen Ferrera
For the News Progress

AMBUCS (American Business Club) is probably best known for the over 200 ramps they have built in Sullivan in the past four years to make homes wheelchair accessible.
The members will tell you, however, that their 42- year-old Amtrykes program is one that steals their hearts and one of which they are especially proud. This year they will purchase and assemble eight adaptive trykes for children with special needs.
Any adult or child with special needs may request a tryke from AMBUCS. A physical therapist is then always involved to measure the child/adult for perfect fit, to help decide how the bike will be best propelled ( hand, foot or hand and foot). There are all kinds of further adaptations that can be made including seating options and accessories.
Formerly made in China the custom built bikes are now made in the U.S. and shipped to the local chapters where members assemble the bikes.
Trykes cost from $800-$1200 each, depending on adaptations, and are fully funded by AMBUCS through golf outings, donations, raffles and other fundraising activities. This year the Sullivan chapter raised enough to provide eight such bikes.     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.