Lakeside AMBUCS is a community-driven service organization dedicated to improving mobility and independence for people with disabilities. As a local chapter of AMBUCS (American Business Clubs), Lakeside AMBUCS carries forward a national mission while focusing its energy on meeting specific needs within its own community.
Founded on the principle of “mobilizing communities,” AMBUCS chapters across the United States work to create opportunities for greater independence through adaptive equipment, accessibility projects, and scholarships for future therapists. Lakeside AMBUCS embodies this spirit at the local level, bringing together volunteers, business leaders, and residents who share a commitment to service.
One of the chapter’s most visible initiatives is the provision of Amtryke adaptive tricycles. These specially designed therapeutic tricycles are tailored for children, veterans, and adults with mobility challenges who may not be able to ride a traditional bike. For many recipients, receiving an Amtryke is a life-changing experience. It not only provides physical therapy benefits such as improved strength, coordination, and endurance, but also fosters confidence and inclusion. The simple joy of riding alongside friends and family can have a profound emotional impact. AMBUCS members fundraise for and give away about 3,500 Amtrykes each year.
Fundraising is central to the organization’s success. Lakeside AMBUCS hosts events throughout the year that both raise funds and strengthen community ties. Whether through charity dinners, golf tournaments, raffles, or local partnerships, these events create opportunities for residents to engage with the mission in meaningful ways. Local businesses often play a vital role, offering sponsorships, donations, and volunteer support that amplify the chapter’s reach.
Another key component of the AMBUCS mission is education. Through scholarships awarded to students pursuing degrees in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and related fields, the organization invests in the next generation of healthcare professionals. While these scholarships are administered nationally, local chapters like Lakeside AMBUCS help promote awareness and encourage aspiring therapists within their communities to apply. This emphasis on education ensures that the impact of the organization extends well into the future.
What truly distinguishes Lakeside AMBUCS is its volunteer spirit. Members dedicate countless hours to planning events, reviewing applications, assembling adaptive equipment, and connecting with families in need. Their efforts reflect a shared belief that service is most powerful when it is personal. By working directly with individuals and families, the chapter builds relationships that go far beyond a single donation or event.
In a world where mobility can never be taken for granted, Lakeside AMBUCS stands as a reminder of how local action can create lasting change. Through compassion, collaboration, and commitment, the organization continues to open doors—literally and figuratively—so that more people can move forward with dignity and independence.
Lakeside AMBUCS will host Bourbon and Bingo on April 10th from 6:30-10 p.m. at the 501 Yacht Club. This fun evening featuring bourbon, bbq, and bingo benefits AMBUCS Mobility and Independence Programs, AmTrykes, Scholarships.
To buy tickets, learn more about AMBUC and their mission, volunteer, or donate, visit lakesideambucs.org.