I ride to give hope to patients at Children’s Hospital Colorado—especially kids like my daughter, Amelia.
Amelia is 6 years old and full of heart. She has Rett Syndrome, a rare and devastating neurological disorder that has taken away her ability to speak, walk, eat, and use her hands. But it hasn’t taken away her spirit. Amelia loves music, being outside, reading books, and being with her little sister. Her eyes are bright, curious, and expressive—they are her voice.
Amelia is followed by a team of 14 incredible specialists at Children’s Hospital Colorado, including the Rett Clinic in Denver. In the last five years, she has participated in more than 300 therapy sessions—Speech, Occupational, Physical, and Augmentative Communication. Every session is a step toward unlocking her potential, helping her connect, grow stronger, and feel joy in movement and expression.
CHCO is where we’ve found expertise, compassion, and a sense of hope. Her care team is relentless in the face of this relentless disorder—supporting us through setbacks and celebrating every small victory.
For kids like Amelia, new therapies, drug trials, and the possibility of a cure cannot come soon enough.
Amelia won’t be the last child to face a life-changing diagnosis, and we won’t be the last family to navigate the overwhelming reality that comes with it. That’s why I ride in the Courage Classic.
It’s more than a ride—it’s a promise. A promise to fight for healthier futures, to support breakthrough research, and to give back to the place that’s given our daughter a chance to thrive in the face of incredible odds.
