I'm making this page about helping the disabled ski because I've seen through my Dad what a change in outlook and mindset can happen through gliding down a hill. My Dad describes it best:
"Whether by birth, by disease, by accident or by war, whether you ski or whether you ride one board or two, two legs or one, sit-down, stand-up, with or without sight it is our magic carpet ride, --we all glide over sparkling frozen crystals for the same reason, to be transported into another world, a Place where the crippled dance, the lame walk and the blind see, where we may all, each and everyone, not one left behind, all together, mount up with wings like eagles and join the Dance which has no end"
-Revered Doctor H. Cris Criswell
"Whether by birth, by disease, by accident or by war, whether you ski or whether you ride one board or two, two legs or one, sit-down, stand-up, with or without sight it is our magic carpet ride, --we all glide over sparkling frozen crystals for the same reason, to be transported into another world, a Place where the crippled dance, the lame walk and the blind see, where we may all, each and everyone, not one left behind, all together, mount up with wings like eagles and join the Dance which has no end"
-Revered Doctor H. Cris Criswell
My favorite charity is...
Bretton Woods Adaptive
Bretton Woods Adaptive Program provides an opportunity for persons with disabilities to enjoy the challenges and rewards of sports and recreation with their family and friends, which can change and enrich their lives.Erin Brady Worsham is a perfect example of what the program means to someone with a disability.
Erin has ALS, amyotropic lateral sclerosis, a progressive neuromuscular condition, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Diagnosed in 1994, she has been on a ventilator and feeding tube since 1997. Almost completely paralyzed, she writes, speaks and paints using the Liberator communication device, which she operates with a sensor taped between her eyebrows. A painting can take over 300 hours to complete.
Erin found Bretton Woods Adaptive on the internet and developed a relationship via email with Cris Criswell, who encouraged her to come to Bretton Woods to ski. In March 2007, Erin's dream was realized. The Mount Washington Resort graciously hosted her family for a week's vacation.
On a cloudless, bluebird spring day, Erin was strapped and duct taped, ventilator and all, into a bi-ski and taken to the top of Crawford's Blaze at Bretton Woods. In her own words, "My paralyzed body moved forward naturally into the turns. It felt exhilarating and strangely familiar...an incredible rush."
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This blog will detail my efforts to complete Ironman Lake Placid 2009 on July 26th to raise money for Bretton Woods Adaptive. Please check back frequently to check on both the fund raising and training progress and tell your friends about this incredible organization.
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My background
I'm in my sixth year of triathlon and will be competing in my 2nd Ironman Lake Placid on July 26, 2009. It was also be my 2nd year participating in the Janus Charity Challenge as a vehicle to raise money for charity. I'm also a Board member and active member of the Granite State Triathlon Club.
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Ironman triathlete raising money for Bretton Woods Adaptive ski program. (more)
