About Us

The 2nd annual Brody’s Buddy Ride will take place on August 21, 2010.  It has been established in honor of Brody Majka Savicki, as well as other children and adults who have Down Syndrome.  
    Brody was born on October 2, 2008, and what should have been the most joyous day for us, turned out to be one filled with fear and tears of sadness and disappointment.  Due to our lack of education and awareness regarding Down Syndrome, we were worried about the years to come for Brody and his acceptance in this world, as well as for ourselves, now being faced with raising a child with special needs.   
    We were scared of the unknown.  Not only did we not know that people with Down syndrome have an increased risk for certain medical conditions such as congenital heart defects, respiratory and hearing problems, Alzheimer's disease, childhood leukemia, and thyroid conditions, but in turn, we were also unaware that many of these conditions are now treatable, so most people with Down Syndrome can lead healthy, fulfilling lives. This proved true to us, as Brody underwent open heart surgery at 5 ½ months old to correct his own heart defect, and is recovering amazingly! 
    Following his birth, once the shock of this news became a reality, we fell completely and totally in love with our special gift, Brody, and we feel so blessed and honored that we were chosen to be his parents!!  However, had we been more educated and aware of Down Syndrome, our initial fears may have been nonexistent, and our special day may have turned out much differently.  
    We have established this bike ride to raise awareness for Down Syndrome and to educate people on the UP side of DOWNS, and to help people realize how normal people with Down Syndrome really are.  Our hope is that when couples are given the news that their newborn baby has Down Syndrome, that they will experience all the joy and tears of happiness that should come with welcoming your new child into your world. 

~Randy and Christine Savicki