NEW ORLEANS – Ochsner Children’s and the McLindon Family Foundation invite community members to attend the ‘These Bikes Change Lives’ Fest. The organizations share this community celebration will honor the resilience of long-distance cyclists and empower children with special needs through the gift of mobility. The event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Michael R. Boh Center in New Orleans, marking the conclusion of the inspiring ‘These Bikes Change Lives’ Ride.
In attendance will be previous McLindon Family Foundation bike recipients to lead the long-distance cyclists across the finish line. Five children that attend various Ochsner therapy clinics in New Orleans and Baton Rouge will be receiving brand new adaptive bikes during the post-ride ‘These Bikes Change Lives’” Fest.
Event details
- Saturday, Oct. 18
- 1 – 4 p.m.
- The Michael R. Boh Center, Ochsner Children’s
- 1319 Jefferson Hwy, Jefferson, LA 70121
- Post-ride party to include:
- Post-ride speech
- Multiple bike deliveries to children with special needs
- Refreshments
- Local pop-up vendors
Ochsner shares that this annual benefit bike ride supports the McLindon Family Foundation’s mission to provide adaptive bikes for children and young adults with special needs. The bikes are tailored for individuals with conditions such as spina bifida, cerebral palsy, genetic disorders, traumatic brain injuries, Down syndrome, developmental delays/intellectual disability, hydrocephalus, autism, and more. So far, the foundation has delivered over 700 adaptive bikes, empowering children to strengthen their core muscles, build confidence, and foster friendships—key elements that help them reach their full potential and actively engage in society.
“We are very proud of our long-term partnership with Ochsner Children’s,” Andrew McLindon, McLindon Family Foundation chairman & founder. “There’s nothing greater than finishing the ‘These Bikes Change Lives’ 75-mile ride and then presenting adaptive bikes to children with special needs.”
To learn more about this benefit bike ride and celebration, visit These Bikes Changes Lives. To learn about the Michael R. Boh Center for Child Development, visit www.ochsner.org/boh.