21. Andrew Skinner
Wheel Stories
Andrew Skinner joins Wheel Stories for episode 21. Andrew sustained a spinal cord injury in a freak snowboarding accident in 2004. He is a recovering quadriplegic, husband to Kirsten, dad to Betty, and the founder of the Triumph Foundation. The Triumph Foundation exist to help individuals triumph over spinal cord injuries and disorders. The Triumph Foundation has given out over 2,000 Care Baskets for the newly injured in Southern California and touched the lives of more than 5,000 individuals with disabilities. In this episode Andrew and I chat about: Living Life with a Purpose ...
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20. Sharon Mckeeman
Wheel Stories
Sharon McKeeman joins Wheel Stories for episode 20. Sharon is a mama of four, military wife, wheelchair user, adaptive athlete, writer, educator, and photographer. In 2018 compartment syndrome caused paralysis in Sharon’s left leg. For Sharon adapting means acknowledging challenges while also celebrating how good life is even when it looks drastically different. In this episode Sharon and I chat about: Finding treasures in difficult circumstances Finding your voice Accessibility Parenting Traveling Solo Adaptive Sports Sharon's Wheelchair: Making Sharon's Life Easier:...
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19. Rachel Scott
Wheel Stories
Rachel Scott joins Wheel Stories for episode 19. Rachel is a mother of five, a former middle school math teacher, a marathon runner, and a connoisseur of seltzer and tacos. Most recently she's found herself in a new role: a special needs mom. Her second son was diagnosed with Acute Flaccid Myelitis, a polio-like, paralyzing disease in 2016. Since then, she's become an expert on all things Braden and an advocate for the AFM community. In this episode Rachel and I talk about: Acute Flaccid Myelitis Our enneagram numbers Enjoying Disney with kids with a disability Special needs parenting...
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18. Rare Disease Day 2020
Wheel Stories
February 29, 2020 is Rare Disease Day, and we’re taking a deep dive into why it matters in episode 18. There are more than 7,000 rare diseases affecting between 25-30 million Americans, and we’re talking about why awareness matters. Learn more about Rare Disease Day: https://rarediseaseday.org/ Connect with Wheel Stories: @wheelstoriespodcast on Facebook & Instagram Sponsor: / WHEELSTORIES20 at checkout for 20% off your order
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17. Brandon Mantz
Wheel Stories
Brandon Mantz joins Wheel Stories for episode 17. Brandon is a T9 paraplegic from a spinal cord injury he sustained in a skiing accident in December 2018. Originally from Wisconsin, Brandon resides in Denver, CO where he has spent the last year adjusting to a new normal. He lives his life around four main pillars: love, generosity, adventure, and joy. Brandon is newly engaged and loves to find ways to continue the active lifestyle he’s always known. Brandon takes part in adaptive CrossFit, off-road handcycling, and nordic skiing. He volunteers with the Generous Coffee Company that supports...
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16. Kelly Lamb
Wheel Stories
Kelly Lamb joins Wheel Stories for episode 16. Kelly is the manager of Team Reeve for the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. She first became involved with Team Reeve after her boyfriend, Jon David, sustained a C5 spinal cord injury from diving into shallow water in 2013. He was living in Arkansas, and she was in New York City at the time. She was looking for a tangible way to contribute to his recovery and also find a coping mechanism for their new reality when she decided to run and fundraise for her first marathon with Team Reeve. To date, Kelly has run 6 marathons for Team Reeve and...
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15. Amy Van Dyken
Wheel Stories
Amy Van Dyken joins Wheel Stories for episode 15. Amy is a 6-time Olympic Gold Medalist in swimming and a spinal cord injury survivor. Amy overcame childhood asthma to become an Olympic Gold Medalist. After a 2014 ATV accident left her with a severe spinal cord injury, Amy’s competitive spirit and positive outlook fueled her to take on life at full speed despite her paralysis. Amy has become an advocate for the disability community and formed the Amy Van Dyken Foundation to fund the purchase of custom wheelchairs for children. Amy has found a new athletic passion in adaptive CrossFit. She...
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14. Sarah Quinn
Wheel Stories
Episode Notes Sarah Quinn joins Wheel Stories for episode 14. Sarah is a two-time national wheelchair tennis champion, a substance abuse counselor, and seamstress. Sarah is as brave as she is beautiful. She was paralyzed in an automobile accident at eighteen-years-old. Through her injury, Sarah discovered adaptive sports and found herself as a top collegiate athlete, something she admits never would have happened without her injury. Sarah has maintain a never give up attitude even in the hard and painful moments of her life. She’s never been one to dismiss the struggle in her life, and she...
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13. Jennifer Nachreiner
Wheel Stories
Jennifer Nachreiner joins Wheel Stories for episode 13. Jennifer is the mom to Nolan, a witty and fearless six-year-old. Her journey began four years ago when Nolan was diagnosed with Transverse Myelitis and became paralyzed from the neck down. Each day, they strive toward recovery and regaining strength so that Nolan can be independent. Jennifer has seen her entire life change over the last four years as she and her husband, Eric, moved their family from Pittsburgh, PA to Louisville, KY to give Nolan the best care possible. Jennifer shares her life in a candid conversation explaining the ups...
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12. Dan McCoy
Wheel Stories
Dan McCoy joins Wheel Stories for episode 12. Dan who was born with spina bifida is a Paralympic Gold Medalist and A.C.E personal trainer. Dan shares his story of chasing an Olympic dream. He began playing sled hockey at the young age of four. By 8-years-old, he knew he wanted to be a Paralympian. In 2014, Dan saw his dreams come true when he won the gold medal in Sochi, Russia as part of the United States Men’s Sled Hockey Team. Dan developed a passion for helping people reach their health and fitness goals following his Olympic Gold and became an A.C.E certified personal trainer. Dan...
info_outlineBrandon Mantz joins Wheel Stories for episode 17. Brandon is a T9 paraplegic from a spinal cord injury he sustained in a skiing accident in December 2018. Originally from Wisconsin, Brandon resides in Denver, CO where he has spent the last year adjusting to a new normal. He lives his life around four main pillars: love, generosity, adventure, and joy. Brandon is newly engaged and loves to find ways to continue the active lifestyle he’s always known. Brandon takes part in adaptive CrossFit, off-road handcycling, and nordic skiing. He volunteers with the Generous Coffee Company that supports nonprofits and seeks to create and multiply good in the world.
Brandon’s Wheelchair: TiLite TR/ https://permobilus.com/product/tr/
Making Brandon’s Life Easier: FreeWheel / https://www.gofreewheel.com/
Follow Brandon: Instagram @bmantz3
Connect with Wheel Stories: @wheelstoriespodcast on Facebook & Instagram
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