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Charity Provides Adaptive Bikes and Strollers to Midstate Families
Variety - the Children's Charity presented $23,000 worth of mobility equipment to help children with disabilities access the community.
Feb. 4, 2026 at 5:47pm
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Variety - the Children's Charity, a nonprofit organization, presented 10 adaptive bikes and strollers worth $23,000 to families in several Midstate counties in Pennsylvania. These specialized mobility devices, which are not always covered by insurance, allow children with disabilities to experience the joy of riding a bike and accessing the community.
Why it matters
The adaptive bikes and strollers provided by Variety help children with disabilities overcome isolation, develop physically and socially, and participate more fully in their communities. This type of assistive equipment can be prohibitively expensive for many families, so the charity's efforts make a significant difference in the lives of these children and their families.
The details
The adaptive bikes and strollers were presented to families at the York Learning Center on Wednesday. The bikes can cost up to $2,500, and the strollers can cost up to $2,000. Variety worked with school partners to identify children in need and custom-fit the equipment to each child. The charity's director of programs, Deanna David, emphasized the importance of these devices for the children's physical, mental, and social development.
- Variety - the Children's Charity presented the adaptive bikes and strollers to families on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
The players
Variety - the Children's Charity
A nonprofit organization that provides adaptive equipment and other resources to children with disabilities and their families.
Deanna David
The director of programs for Variety - the Children's Charity.
Tom Baker
The CEO of Variety - the Children's Charity.
Bryana Grays
The mother of a 5-year-old daughter, Ayah, who received a custom-fitted adaptive bike from Variety.
What they’re saying
“The difference you see in someone who is isolated versus someone who's just able to get out there and enjoy things. There's so much joy that these kids bring. There's so much that we're missing out on if they're not in the community.”
— Deanna David, Director of Programs, Variety - the Children's Charity
“Siblings love it, neighbors love it, just the chance to be invited to enjoy childhood to the fullest, that's what today is all about.”
— Tom Baker, CEO, Variety - the Children's Charity
“Honestly, this is such a blessing. I think it's beautiful. This program, allowing her to be able to just do something as simple as ride a bike. It seems simple, but when you have a limitation like that, it's the world.”
— Bryana Grays
What’s next
Variety - the Children's Charity said there are still 39 children on the waitlist for adaptive bikes and strollers, indicating an ongoing need for this type of assistive equipment in the Midstate region.
The takeaway
Variety's efforts to provide adaptive bikes and strollers to children with disabilities in the Midstate area demonstrate the transformative impact that access to mobility equipment can have on the lives of these children and their families. By helping to overcome isolation and enable greater community participation, the charity is making a meaningful difference in the lives of those it serves.
