Given that his younger siblings are twins, you could say he takes it twice as seriously as most.

He wants to show them everything that makes childhood magical. Riding bikes through the neighborhood. Racing Hot Wheels across the living room floor. Listening for the unmistakable wail of a passing fire truck before sprinting outside to catch a glimpse.  

And more than likely donning a Spider-Man shirt. So, for him, we decided to comic book-ify (pretend that’s a word) his photos for maximum Noahness.

Noah's the first to make sure his brothers have fries with their cheeseburgers and the first to tell Mom when one of them starts crying. Looking out for them isn't something Noah does. It's simply who he is.

And he can do all of those things, just not in the way you might imagine.

Born at 27 weeks, Noah has spent his life navigating Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, a chronic lung condition that makes breathing—and all the running, climbing, and exploring that comes with being four—a little more complicated. 

Between therapies and doctor's appointments, he's constantly building strength so he can spend more time doing what he loves most: being outside with his brothers.

If you spend more than five minutes with Noah, you'll also notice a little boy who loves being outside, soaking up the breeze and watching the world move around him, always hoping to be part of whatever adventure comes next.

His mom has worked hard to make sure he gets that chance.

As a single mother raising three young boys, every week is a carefully choreographed dance of therapies, specialists, feeding schedules, and unpredictable nights.

Noah attends ABA therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and feeding therapy, while his younger brothers have appointments of their own. There are days when everyone is tired before breakfast, yet somehow she still finds room for walks, playgrounds, community events, and moments that simply feel like childhood.

Her philosophy is pretty simple: “We need some sun."

She searches for inclusive parks. She signs up for family 5Ks. She teaches her boys that they belong in every space they enter and that there's nothing about them that needs to be hidden.
One afternoon at an adaptive sports camp, that philosophy met an opportunity.

Among the activities was an adaptive tricycle designed for children who need a little extra support. Noah climbed aboard, his mom gave him a gentle push, and before long his legs were moving through the pedaling motion with a huge smile stretched across his face. It didn't matter who was providing the momentum.

What mattered was that Noah was moving, exploring, and doing exactly what he'd hoped to do all along: Leading the way like a big brother would.

When Noah's therapist encouraged his mom to apply to Chive Charities, she wasn't sure they would qualify. Like so many parents navigating complex medical needs, she'd grown used to hearing "no" from insurance companies and searching for resources on her own. Still, she filled out the application and hoped for the best.

Thanks to the generosity of Chive Charities donors, that glimmer of hope turned into reality, and Noah received an adaptive tricycle of his own for a total impact of $2,516.

The funniest part is that he was excited long before the first ride.

The bike arrived in a box, and while his mom worked through pages of instructions, Noah was already making plans. He couldn't wait to decorate it with Spider-Man stickers. Every time he walked past the box, he'd ask about his bike, eager for the day it would finally roll out of the garage. (Our sincere thanks to Amtryke for making these adaptive tricycles possible for kids like Noah. You’re changing lives, too!)

His mom believes the trike will do more than help strengthen his muscles.

"It'll build his confidence," she said. "He's always telling me he's super strong."

Then she smiled before adding, "It's going to let him know, 'Yes, I'm different, but I'm great.'"

Noah is great. He's the little boy who insists his brothers get fries. The superhero who listens for fire truck sirens. The Hot Wheels enthusiast who's happiest outside with the people he loves most. And now, thanks to this incredible community, he'll have another way to share those adventures with his brothers as they grow up together.

To everyone who made this gift possible, thank you.

You didn't just provide an adaptive tricycle, which would have been cool enough on its own. But you also gave one devoted big brother another way to lead the adventure. Watch out, world. Noah is coming through! DONATE HERE.