The Therapy SPOT is hosting an AMBUCS Community Interest Meeting on Thursday, September 1, from 6-7pm.
AMBUCS was founded as American Business Clubs, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people with disabilities.
It then evolved into its current role as a nonprofit organization made up of local businesses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and more, who work specifically to provide adaptive tricycles to people with disabilities. Both children and adults can benefit from these trikes.
AMBUCS previously had a presence in Statesboro, and after a 5-year hiatus, The Therapy SPOT is working to bring this wonderful organization back to the Boro.
“The fun and freedom of riding a bike is something everyone should be able to enjoy,” Kailee Sylvester, PT, DPT, of the Therapy SPOT said. ”Thanks to the Amtryke Therapeutic Tricycle, even individuals who cannot operate a traditional bike can finally realize this wonderful experience.”
The local AMBUCS chapter is now raising money for nearly a dozen children to get adaptive Amtrykes and will need the Statesboro community's help to achieve that goal. The average cost of an Amtryke is around $1,000, though prices may vary.
“Sponsoring an Amtryke will change the recipient and their family's lives forever,” Sylvester added. ”There is no [donation] amount too large or small.”
In addition to monetary donations, everyone in the community is invited to donate their personal gifts towards the cause. Skills from networking to volunteering to publicizing the effort are all valuable. All those interested in joining the cause in some way are invited to attend the meeting on the 1st.
“The more hands we have to help, the more we can do for those in need in our community,” Sylvester said.
Information on other ways community members can help support AMBUCS will be made available on the Therapy SPOT Facebook page.
“On behalf of those pursuing these adaptive bikes, thank you for your support in advance,” Sylvester said.
To learn more about AMBUCS or to RSVP for the meeting, contact Kailee Sylvester by email at [email protected] or phone at (912) 681-7768.
