The NWBA Hall of Fame Committee has announced the 2019 NWBA Hall of Fame class. By NWBA Staff. The 2019 inductees are a group of eight individuals, who made their name staples in the wheelchair basketball community. This year’s inductees include: Jamie Danskin, of Hermosa Beach, Cal. Doug Garner, of Arlington, Tex. Melvin Juette, […]
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Daniel Pitaluga’s photo submission caught the judge’s eye with its charm, cuteness and its special message. Online Exclusive posted Friday, November 9, 2018 – 9:44am Daniel Pitaluga’s photo of his child, Joey, was a clear choice for the judges of the Wheels UP! Photo Contest. The 10-week-old fits perfectly in the seat of Daniel’s quad […]
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Brian Rowland’s wake surfing photo won the 2018 Wheels UP! Photo Contest Online Exclusive posted Tuesday, November 6, 2018 – 10:18am The Wheels UP! Photo Contest included submissions from all around the world, and one international participant really caught the judges’ eyes. Brian Rowland resides in Merrickville, Ontario, Canada which provides him with some […]
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“Joe Stone talks about adaptive paragliding, inclusion for people with disabilities and his foundation Online Exclusive posted Thursday, November 1, 2018 – 2:40pm Following your dreams and your passions is something Joe Stone feels very strongly about. Stone has been an adventure seeker his whole life. He loves sports that give you a rush, sports […]
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It’s a wrap and we have a winner for the 2018 Wheels Up! Photo Contest By Courtney Cooper and Christopher Di Virgilio From pushing to cycling to wheelies or flying, this year’s photo contest focused around you and how you face the world Wheels UP! It’s been 7-years since we got out and enjoyed […]
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Some helpful tips to help keep you safe during an emergency as we talk about National Preparedness Month Online Exclusive posted Monday, September 24, 2018 – 2:15pm Disasters happen at all times, and some with little to no warning. It is very important for everyone to be prepared for any kind of disaster […]
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Bob Yant has dedicated his life to finding a cure for spinal-cord injuries. Online Exclusive posted Wednesday, August 22, 2018 – 2:36pm Bob Yant dedicates his life to helping find a cure for spinal-cord injuries (SCI). Yant broke his neck as a result of hitting his head on a sandbar in 1981 and sustained a […]
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Kristina Rhoades is a mother, entrepreneur and life coach Online Exclusive posted Wednesday, August 22, 2018 – 2:32pm As a mother and entrepreneur, Kristina Rhoades feels that having an active lifestyle is very important. Rhoades has spent her whole life in a wheelchair after getting injured at just 10 months old, which resulted in a […]
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If you’ve ever hit the waves or shredded a skatepark, chances are you’ve come across Christiaan “Otter” Bailey Online Exclusive posted Wednesday, August 22, 2018 – 2:13pm If you’ve ever hit the waves or shredded a skatepark, chances are you’ve come across Christiaan “Otter” Bailey. He is world renowned for his surfing skills and WCMX […]
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Chris Malcom is a former quad rugby player, founder of the iPush Foundation and more. Wheelchair athlete, Chris Malcom, strongly believes in being active in any way you can. “Being active is a huge contributor to staying healthy,” he says. “I’m a firm believer that the healthier and more active a person is, […]
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