INDIANAPOLIS — Bryce Murphy is the definition of strength.
"He's doing so many things we never thought he would," said Bryce's mom, Michelle.
Parents Michelle and Dylan Murphy say Bryce was born with multiple birth defects.
"They didn't know if he'd be able to walk because of his spinal condition and he started walking right before his second birthday. He started eating by mouth before his second birthday," said Michelle Murphy.
Bryce was born with Goldenhar syndrome, a condition that affects the development of one side of his body.
He was treated at Riley Hospital for Children, undergoing 12 surgeries in his 2 1/2 years of life. He had three surgeries in May and has had two open heart surgeries and four neurosurgeries.
"We were in unknown territory and to have the support of ... whether it be the person that's letting you through the security line at the front door to the janitor at night for taking out the trash, everybody is a part of it and the support from top to bottom is just unwavering," said Dylan Murphy.
So they were honored to be selected as ambassadors for the 30th Annual Miracle Ride this weekend.
"We want to make sure that the next family has equal or better treatment and care and the things that got us to where we are. We want to make sure they have those same opportunities," said Dylan Murphy.
The two-day fundraising event hosts thousands of motorcyclists who help raise money to benefit Riley Hospital for Children.
To date, more than $7 million has been donated to the nonprofit organization.
"Riley means the world to us for saving his life," said Michelle Murphy.