Tag: Family and Friends
A new year brings new hope to injured snowboarder Mike Ryan
HIGHLAND LAKES - 2006 began with despair for the Ryan family of Highland Lakes. By the end of the year, it was filled with...
Sport Dimensions supports Spinal Research
International charity Spinal Research has become the chosen charity for the Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation and Performance Centre, Sport Dimensions.
Spinal Research, a charity dedicated to funding...
Hurt athlete inspires community
Three and a half weeks ago, Stowe native and standout athlete Jordan Carrell, 22, injured his spine in a snowboarding accident on Mount Mansfield,...
Woman of determination
Local woman, in wheelchair for 20 years, hopes to drive to success
STERLING — After 20 years of sitting in a wheelchair, Rita Avitia is...
Turning pain to gain
BARTLETT -- More than 18 years ago, 20-year-old Dale Spencer of Bartlett tripped and fell by a set of railroad tracks while taking a...
Oh, to be young and uninsured: Bad idea
USA TODAY, in partnership with ABC News, is exploring the issues of being young and in debt in a six-week series that began Monday,...
Back on her feet
This time last year, Gianna Cotroneo was in a wheelchair, her back in a brace and on the mend after a sledding crash fractured...
freeSpeech- Annette Ross
Seven years ago, Annette Ross suffered a spinal cord injury while giving birth.
Injured teen, close-knit town meet challenge
HARTSHORNE -- Bobby Graham's recovery from a paralyzing spinal-cord injury last January has been an example of grace and determination.
The 15-year-old and a friend,...
Drew’s Life After paralysis
The Donnellans had their annual Christmas party one week ago.
They served the same jerk chicken with rice and peas, made by a friend of...
