With support from Robbie’s Riders, Grampy’s Charities and Sanibel Captiva Community Bank, five adaptive bicycles, each worth $3,000 to $5,000, were presented to Southwest Florida children at the bank’s Bridge Branch, located at 9311 College Parkway, Fort Myers.
“Our mission would not be possible without the vital support of partners like Sanibel Captiva Community Bank. Their generosity and commitment enable us to provide adaptive bikes to children who need them most, giving them greater mobility, independence and an improved quality of life,” said Jack Johannemann, director of Robbie’s Riders. “SanCap Bank’s dedication to our community helps turn these dreams into reality, and we are deeply grateful for their role in advancing our mission.”
All the recipients are between the ages of four and eight years old and have medical issues such as cerebral palsy, heart conditions, brain tumors and developmental delays.
When riding these bicycles, the children benefit from general strengthening, new proprioceptive sensory input and improved reciprocal coordination of the legs. They can now participate in activities with their families and peers and enjoy the normal childhood experience of riding a bike.
“Our relationship with Grampy’s Charities and Robbie’s Riders is incredibly important to us, and we are proud to stand alongside them in supporting these children and their families,” said Kyle DeCicco, president and CEO of Sanibel Captiva Community Bank. “Providing these special adaptive bikes not only brings joy and freedom to these children but also fosters inclusivity and independence. We deeply value this partnership and remain committed to working together to make a lasting impact in our community.”
Robbie’s Riders provides special adaptive bicycles and tricycles to children with disabilities, according to their individual capacities and needs. The charity works to donate special needs cycles as quickly as they can raise funds to purchase them.
Grampy’s Charities raises funds and support for children’s organizations by partnering with comfort and research-based charities to make a difference in the lives of kids who need it most. An all-volunteer organization with no paid staff, they have donated more than $3 million to children’s charities over more than 25 years. For more information, visit grampyscharities.org.
Founded in 2003, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has eight locations open throughout Lee County. In Fort Myers, at the bank’s McGregor Branch, located at 15975 McGregor Blvd., the staff is operating out of a temporary mobile banking unit due to major flood damage to the existing building. Construction on the new building is underway and is expected to be completed in 2025. The bank recently purchased property on Fort Myers Beach for its ninth and newest location opening in 2026.
The bank is nationally ranked in the top 2% best-performing community banks by S&P Global Market Intelligence out of more than 4,400 banks with assets under $1 billion. It is well-capitalized and generates one of the highest returns on equity of all Florida banks. The bank employs more than 120 employees, and more than 60% are current shareholders. Since 2003, the bank has contributed well over $4.5 million to over 400 local, charitable causes and employees volunteer close to 1,000 hours annually.
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank’s team members provide customized individual and business banking services and specialize in residential and commercial lending. The bank offers personal and business checking, residential and commercial lending services, instant issue debit cards and a full array of digital banking products and services, including mobile banking apps, CardHub, online bill pay, Zelle®, Positive Pay and ACH Manager. To learn more, visit sancapbank.com.
