Oliwia’s Wish

To have a bike with a captain’s chair

Meet Oliwia, an inspiring 15-year-old girl living in Dublin. Oliwia is living with Epilepsy and Phelan-McDermid syndrome, a rare genetic condition that can affect brain development and function. 

When we met with Oliwia and her parents, we learned that Oliwia loves the outdoors, and one of her favourite things to do in the past is to go on long cycles surrounded by nature. Oliwia wished to have an electric cargo bike with a captain’s chair, so she could explore the outdoors more easily, alongside her family and her dog!  

After meeting with Oliwia and her parents, our wishgranters began to plan Oliwia’s wish, and contacted Greenaer Bikes to find the perfect cargo bike for Oliwia. 

Greenaer Sandyford understood all of Oliwia’s needs and sourced the perfect bike for her and her family. Oliwia and her parents took the bike on a test ride, and it was clear from Oliwia’s huge smiles that she loved it, it was just perfect for their family outings.  

The team in Greenaer kindly kitted out the family with safety helmets and all the accessories that were needed. Oliwia has been out on the bike already enjoying the fresh air and most importantly family time. 

Dad Robert contacted us afterwards to say that Oliwia absolutely loves her new bike, and they plan on taking a trip to ride around Pheonix park with the whole family in the coming weeks!  

We are absolutely delighted to grant Oliwia’s wish and are excited for her family to spend some quality time together cycling around Dublin this summer. A huge thank you to Greenaer Bikes who helped us make Oliwia’s wish come true.  

Together we can make a difference for children.

Make-A-Wish Ireland has one simple aim – to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions, to bring hope, strength and happiness.

With your kind support, you can help us achieve that aim.

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