Let’s Get Rolling on an Adaptive Bike for Brannon “Z” Thomas
Fundraising campaign by
Darlene Banks
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US$2,335.00raised of $7,000.00 goal goal
No more donations are being accepted at this time. Please contact the campaign owner if you would like to discuss further funding opportunities
Z left Wyoming feeling inspired
Inspired to be independent, motivated to be well, and ready to feel like a normal man in his 30’s. And it all began with something as simple as a bike.
(September 2018)
It had been months since his last seizure and he had worked incredibly hard at occupational therapy to prepare for his trip to visit his cousin Caitlin in Jackson Hole, WY.
Jackson Hole is home to Teton Adaptive Sports so a session there was a must for Z’s adventure out West. They introduced and trained him to use an awesome adaptive bike, with an even more awesome name: “The Stinger Offroad Recumbent Bicycle”.
As a former collegiate athlete who has battled brain cancer and the side effects from radiation treatments and stroke for over a decade, Z’s lack of mobility has been downright maddening at times. He has felt weighed down by his inability to feel in control of his movements and when he got on this bike...he felt exhilarated...he felt the wind in his hair... he felt happy... he felt free.
This got us thinking, there is a trail just a block from Z’s home in Virginia Beach, and how wonderful would it be for him to have an adaptive bike of his own to train on and be able re-live this positive experience anytime?
Our goal is to give Z more independence, a greater range of motion, and more moments of pure joy with this adaptive bike but we need your help!
Will you help us reach our goal of $7,000 to cover costs of “The Stinger Offroad Recumbent Bicycle” (including taxes, shipping, handling, and gear)?
All donations (no matter how small) will bring us closer to our goal through Thanksgiving 2018.
Love and thanks to Z’s “TRIBE” who have supported him/his family in the past and may be able to chip in for this life-changing adaptive bike.
It takes a village and we appreciate you being a part of it :)
Fundraising Team
- Darlene Banks
- Campaign Owner
- Nora Sutherland
- Little cousin expert writer
- Philadelphia, PA, US
Donors
- sun jhon
- Posted On Dec 18, 2018
Hi, please check my campaign. This will also help me and my family. Thank you!
- Chard Nickol Bustinera
- Posted On Nov 22, 2018
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We are on our way...
Update posted by Nora Sutherland at 05:06 pmWe are so grateful to all that have been able to jump start Z on this part of his journey. We are now at over $1,500 and send heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you. Big shout out to Z's sister Hallie and brother-in-law Jason for their generosity.. . . . .
Donors & Comments
- Rich Hediger
- Donated on Dec 18, 2018
Z - Wishing you all the best! Jan, Katie and Rich
- sun jhon
- Posted On Dec 18, 2018
Hi, please check my campaign. This will also help me and my family. Thank you!
- Chard Nickol Bustinera
- Posted On Nov 22, 2018
Please help me on my fundraising as well. Thank you! >> gogetfunding .com/young-children-outreach-program-philippines/ just remove the space
- Darlene Banks
- Posted On Oct 31, 2018
To people who are posting asking for donations for their own pages please stop ... this page is for Z
- Anonymous
- Donated on Oct 17, 2018
Glad to help
- Joan Callan
- Donated on Oct 16, 2018
I hope Brannon gets to feel the wind on his face again riding his own bike.
- JP and Maggie Banks
- Donated on Oct 10, 2018
Let’s get Z rolling!!!
- Darlene Banks
- Posted On Oct 03, 2018
Thank you Janine! We are getting there!
- JANINE EVANS
- Donated on Oct 03, 2018
And he's ready to roll . . . way to go Brannon!
- Darlene Banks
- Posted On Sep 27, 2018
Thank you Tim! Very grateful!
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Z - Wishing you all the best! Jan, Katie and Rich