Tristen's Trikes

Trike

2009-09-14T14:19:00.000-07:00

Lloyd Comes back

2009-08-28T16:22:00.001-07:00

Samaha

2009-08-28T16:14:00.000-07:00

Lloyd picks up a new bike

2009-08-14T07:08:00.001-07:00

Tristen gets his bike back!!!

2009-08-07T15:59:00.000-07:00

I have never seen a happier child in my life. He came out of the house and immediately said "Thank You!” he was so grateful! He didn't waste any time jumping on the bike and taking off down the street. It was awesome. The work that Sunshine Bike Shop (417-883-1113) did was amazing. They donated the parts, labor, and delivery along with a lock I am sure you'd have to steal the fence with to get the bike, and a helmet to protect Tristen while riding his newly redone bike.

I saw the bike before and after, and it now looks brand new! I would know looking at all these new cars all day! ;)

We have more orders to fill, and if you are reading this and feel the want to help out, please give me a call or send me an email. These bikes and repairs aren't cheap and this needs to be done. The further we get along with this project the more we'll figure out. Please let us know if there is anything you can do to help out.

Our next project:

We are going to get William, a young man that cannot ride a bike on the street, a stationary bike. We plan to have this done by Monday! His Mother says he would enjoy that tremendously. Stay tuned as we try to put smiles on these kids’ faces. :)

-Brian Cowles

Jessa took her bike home today!

2009-08-07T14:49:00.000-07:00

Jessa and her family came by the dealership today and took home her bike! We had a few more donations today and are working hard to get some more people onto some really cool trikes!

Here are some pics of Brian and Jessa's dad loading the Trike into the truck they brought up!

Update for today

2009-08-06T17:34:00.000-07:00

Today we had two donations of Trikes that we are planning to help an 11 year old girl with Autism and a 21 year old with Cerebral Palsy. It’s been really rewarding to see some members of the community pitching in like they are, but we still need more help. Any donations can be brought to Reliable Superstore or call me at 417-818-3751 and I will be happy to help out. We set up a bank account for Tristen’s Trikes yesterday and are prepared to write receipts to keep everything organized so you can make all donations payable to Tristen's Trikes!

I can’t wait to meet you all and see how happy we can make others!

-Brian Cowles

p.s. Tristen’s bike is complete and will be delivered to him tomorrow at 5pm! What a blessing!

Theif Returns Stolen Bike!!

2009-08-06T14:01:00.001-07:00

Story Published: Aug 4, 2009 at 10:05 PM CDT

(Story Updated: Aug 6, 2009 at 1:31 PM CDT )
(Wednesday, Aug. 5) SPRINGFIELD -- Someone returned a stolen adult-sized tricycle to the family of a boy with autism. The boy's mother says the tricycle turned up at her neighbor's house early Wednesday morning. It was vandalized when the thief cut the frame to get the lock off but Mary Failla says it can be fixed.

After the tricycle was recovered, Brian Cowles called Failla and got her in touch with Sunshine Bike Shop, which agreed to fix the bicycle. (Editor's note: Cowles works for Reliable Toyota but the business is not involved in this project, even though it's proud of his involvement with this project.)

Cowles established a fund called "Tristan's Trikes" to take donations of bikes and money that will be given to the Judevine Center for Autism, and the Springfield Regional Center. If you would like to help, call (417) 889-8760 or 818-3751. Donations can be sent to: Brian Cowles, 1822 S. Sieger Driver, Springfield, MO, 65804.
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(Tuesday, Aug. 4) SPRINGFIELD -- A Springfield mom is asking whoever stole her son's tricycle to return it.

It's not a story of a major crime. But rather, of a victim, who may not even be fully aware of his loss.

"I don't think he realizes exactly that it's gone," said Mary Failla.

Her son is a 13-year-old boy with autism. So for, Failla, every word, move and gesture means something.

Her son's trike was stolen sometime Saturday night. It was provided by the Springfield Development Center and for the last year, it has helped him with his exercise.

She suspects it was taken by teens seeking late night mischief, or someone looking to pawn it for cash. She doesn't even expect to get it back, but she wants whoever's responsible to know about the boy it was stolen from.

"It really disappoints me because to them it's probably just a joy ride or some money but for my son, it was just a little more than that," she said.

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2009-08-06T10:55:00.001-07:00

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