What We're About
AMBUCS (pronounced AM-BUCKS) began life as American Business Clubs, a membership organization dedicated to helping people with disabilities. As our model changed to a more standard 501c3 charitable organization, that name no longer described us. So, in 1961, we shortened it to AMBUCS (pronounced AM-BUCKS). It’s weird but so are we, so it fits.
Nationally, AMBUCS now has more than 5,000 members in more than 150 chapters in over 30 states. Members work on a grassroots level to fulfill our mission, Inspiring Mobility & Independence. The Amtryke Therapeutic Tricycle Program is one of the main ways we do that. Our members fundraise for and give away about 3,500 Amtrykes each year.
Our group of caring volunteers come from many of the surrounding towns. It is our goal to raise awareness and funds for this amazing organization so that we can provide as many AmTrykes as we can to children and Veterans with disabilities at no cost to the recipients.
We also provide scholarships for aspiring students in the Audiology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology fields
Meet our Volunteers
These are some of the people that make good things happen at Lakeside Ambucs.
Rick Lucas
President - Nestegg Wealth Advisors
Rick is a founding member and former president of Lakeside Ambucs. He is a genius at connecting people and raising funds for trykes.
Julian Olalde
Insurance Consultant Expert
Julian is the current president and has been with us for 4 years. He also handles most of our social media presence.
Owner - Rockwall Data
Shawn is a founding member of Lakeside Ambucs and handles most of our online services including our website and email accounts.
Owner - Rockwall Data
Shawn is a founding member of Lakeside Ambucs and handles most of our online services including our website and email accounts.
Owner - Rockwall Data
Shawn is a founding member of Lakeside Ambucs and handles most of our online services including our website and email accounts.
Owner - Rockwall Data
Shawn is a founding member of Lakeside Ambucs and handles most of our online services including our website and email accounts.