Ochsner Children’s and the McLindon Family Foundation invite the public to attend the These Bikes Change Lives Fest. This community celebration will honor long-distance cyclists and, most importantly, empower children with special needs through the gift of mobility. The event will take place on Oct. 18 at the Michael R. Boh Center in New Orleans, marking the conclusion of the 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, October 18
-1 – 4 p.m.
-The Michael R. Boh Center, Ochsner Children’s, 1319 Jefferson Hwy, Jefferson, La.
Post-ride party to include:
-Post-ride speech
-Multiple bike deliveries to children with special needs
-Refreshments
-Local pop-up vendors
These Bikes Change Lives
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.
Michael R. Boh Center for Child Development
The Michael R. Boh Center for Child Development at Ochsner Children’s is committed to enhancing the lives of children and adolescents with developmental disorders. The Boh Center provides care for neurodevelopmental disorders through collaborative, specialized evaluations and treatments grounded in scientific evidence. The center actively involves parents as key team members, offering personalized education and resources tailored to each child’s needs.