Accessible Cycle for Jordon & Bike for Landon

Hi everyone, I'm Shanon

I'm Jordons wife and Landons mom ♡

 

For those that don't know us, Jordon and I have been together since we were 16 & 19. When I was 20 and Jordon had just turned 23 he was in a car accident that would forever change the course of our lives. He broke his neck leaving him paralyzed and a C6/7 quadriplegic. Months of recovery, hospital stays in Vancouver, surgery and outpatient programs would consume the next 2 years of our lives, but it wouldnt stop us from moving forward. It wasn't an easy road by any means but we eventually learned how to live our new lives and we got married in 2008.

 

In 2011 we had Landon, our sweet boy we wanted so badly and were so blessed to finally have. He would change our lives for the better, make us parents for the first time and teach us so many lessons along the way. He was and still is perfect ♡

 

When Landon was 3 we started to notice little things. Concerns were brought forward by his daycare and later his kindergarten teacher when he was 5 that there might be a possibility that Landon could be Autistic. It was a hard acceptance for us and we honestly didn't even know where to start. Having only just dealt with the devastation of Jordons injury I almost selfishly didn't want to accept that for my son. Looking back now I know I could have done more earlier intervention but denial is a funny emotion. Fast-forward to age 6 and we received the diagnosis for Landon; ASD/ADHD and ODD. ASD being his primary diagnosis would mean that he would struggle with understanding social ques, building and retaining friendships and not always being able to self regulate and decompress from stressful situations. Although an every day challenge, we have learned so much along our journey with our son. He has changed us for the better in so many ways.

 

That being said, the one thing missing from Jordon and Landons lives, and their relationship together as father and son, is activity. Getting outside to do anything physical presents all kinds of challenges for Jordon (or anyone able bodied for that matter). Accessibility is always a problem. Bikes just don't fit, don't work, or he's just too tall. And then there is cost. They are sooo expensive, and we just don't have the ability to cover the cost. Landon loves to ride anything with wheels and rode a 2 wheel bike with no training wheels at 2 years old. He was literally meant to be on a bike. Since the day Landon came into our lives, Jordon has always talked about taking his son riding and going on small trips with their bikes together. It is a dream for them together I want to make a reality.

 

Ultimately we are trying to raise money to buy jordon a fitted hand cycle, the cost runs well over $15,000 but we're starting small to see where we get.

 

We would also really love the opportunity to upgrade Landons current bike to something more size appropriate and fitted for him. Any extra raised will go towards a bike for him. This kid deserves the best life experiences we can give him, and being on his bike outside with his dad would be so positive for him.

 

I just want to say thank you in advance to everyone who takes the time to read our story, and donates or even just shares our fundraiser. Our community is such a huge part of our lives and we love each and every one of you so much ♡♡♡

 

XO

Shanon