Monterey boy with cerebral palsy receives new bike

A five-year-old Monterey boy diagnosed with the most severe form of cerebral palsy recently received a new bike with the help of Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System.

SVMHS donated half of the funding for the bike and Variety the Children’s Charity of Northern California provided the rest.

Five-year-old Caiden Williams was born premature and diagnosed with Hydrocephalus and spastic quadriplegia. His father, Bobby Williams, asked for help paying for the bike for his son. It is a custom built adaptive bike to help him improve his motor skills and strengthen his muscles.

“We’re grateful to be receiving this bike. This severe condition causes stiffness or tightness of the muscles in my son’s arms and legs. The bike is a necessity. It will allow Caiden to move his entire body as he continues to grow and he will have fun riding it, something other children his age are already experiencing.” Bobby Williams said.

“Seeing the smile on Caiden’s face when he first saw his bike was incredibly moving,” said Melissa Gross, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Program Manager. “We are able to provide these necessities to children like Caiden thanks to the support we receive from our generous donors and partners. Caiden is now on his way to better mobility and we are happy to be a part of his long term treatment.”