Capital City Ambucs received a $1000 CVS CAREMARK COMMUNITY GRANT. This donation is part of the CVS CAREMARK Community Grants commitment to Non-Profit Organizations throughout the country. “CVS Caremark is committed to helping children with disabilites learn, play and succeed in life,” said Denny Tewell, Area Vice President, Texas, CVS/Pharmacy. “Through this grant, we are proud to be able to help make an impact on the lives of children in the Central Texas Community.”
MARCH 19, 2010
The first recipient to receive an AmTryke because of this generous donation was William.
This is William receiving his AmTryke while his grandmother and Westlake Business owner,Martha Lee Adams, of MLEE Therapy Group cheer him on
Shown here is William and his therapist, Laurie Albert trying out his new AmTryke for the first time.
APRIL 3, 2010
It was an exciting and happy Saturday morning for Derek. Derek was presented with his very own AmTryke at CVS Pharmacy at thier Avery Ranch location (10550 WEST PARMER LANE AUSTIN, TX 78717)
Derek, his big sister and Mom with CVS Pharmacy Supervisor Neil Bhakta.
Derek and his family along with CVS Pharmacy Supervisor Neil Bhakta and Capital City Ambucs members, Laurie Albert, Diane Belliveau and Jen Lupul.
AMTRYKE RODEO at DELL CHILDREN'S OUTPATIENT THERAPY DEPARTMENT
DECEMBER 2009
On December 10, 2009, Capital City Ambucs gave away more Amtrykes to kids just in time for Christmas. The event was held at Dell Children's Hospital in Austin, Tx. Many thanks to Dell Children's Hospital Outpatient Therapy Department for providing the location for the give away.
OCTOBER 2009
Thanks to a grant we received from Travis County Medical Alliance, we were able to provide Rebecca with a brand new AmTryke of her own to take home.
AUGUST 2009
Parents want to provide every possible opportunity for their children, but sometimes children are unable to participate in all the activities that parents have in mind for them. When a child is born with a disability, the initial news can be heart breaking to parents. One incredible mother had twice the heartbreak. Jamie is the mother of twin three year old boys, Alex and Lucas, who have both been diagnosed with cerebral palsy. As a result, Jamie thought she may never see her boys do the simple things in life that other children love like riding their bikes.
Alex and Lucas are so happy to be riding thier new Amtrykes
Alex and Lucas getting a little help from big brother
On Aug 10, 2009, thanks to a generous grant from Travis County Medical Alliance, Capital City Ambucs presented Alex and Luke with brand new adaptive tricycles (AmTrykes) that made riding a tricycle a reality. Jamie is so excited to brag that her 3 year olds can play and ride their Amtrykes all by themselves in the cul-de-sac with their older brother and all the neighborhood children. As the boys ride their Amtrykes, they are not only playing among their peers, they are also engaging in much needed exercise that strengthens the muscles in their arms and legs to prepare their bodies to perform other functional activities in their lives. Capital City Ambucs is dedicated to helping families realize their dreams of participating in the important typical family activity of riding bikes together.
Lucas Loves his new AmTryke
Alex and his physical therapist Andee
Our Charter Celebration on April 5th, 2008 was a special night in the state capital of Texas. That evening, the newest AMBUCS chapter in the Southwest Region – Capital City AMBUCS - was chartered with 39 new members. The event started with a proclamation from Austin’s mayor Will Wynn that declared AMBUCS Day in Austin. It continued with the swearing in of the charter president, Laurie Albert, and the other officers and members. Sonya Rigano, the Southwest Region Director served as the presiding officer. There was an enormous amount of energy in the room as an Amtryke was awarded to a child with disabilities. District Governor Ed Fulbright and sponsoring chapter president Roma Rusk of the Mid Cities chapter aided in the ceremonies. Chapter Sparkplug Cliff Bauerle emceed the event, and thanked the members of his committee who all worked diligently on bringing this chapter to fruition.
This is William receiving his AmTryke while his grandmother and Westlake Business owner,Martha Lee Adams, of MLEE Therapy Group cheer him on
Shown here is William and his therapist, Laurie Albert trying out his new AmTryke for the first time. 
Derek, his big sister and Mom with CVS Pharmacy Supervisor Neil Bhakta. 
Derek and his family along with CVS Pharmacy Supervisor Neil Bhakta and Capital City Ambucs members, Laurie Albert, Diane Belliveau and Jen Lupul. 
