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I bought a QUICKIE Q50 R Carbon in September 2024, and less than a week later I boarded a flight to Amsterdam where my wife, Linda, and I met up with my two sisters and their partners. It's a beautiful city that I found quite easy to navigate with my wheelchair. These are some of the highlights of our trip.

3/18/2025 12:00:00 AM | 0 comments

On June 4th, 2023, I was finally diagnosed with Myofibrillar Myopathy and Spheroid Myopathy, a Muscular Dystrophy. I was previously misdiagnosed with mitochondrial disease, as were my father and aunt. Thankfully, genetic testing with a proper doctor solved with lifelong mystery for me at 54 years old. I had been slowly losing my ability to walk for many years and now could barely go ten feet. My hands no longer had dexterity and were very weak.

3/4/2025 12:00:00 AM | 0 comments

During these cold winter months, it can be nice to stay at home and hibernate with a warm blanket, a hot drink, and a new TV show. However, if you're like me and have wanderlust running through your veins, winter can also be a wonderful time of year to travel.

2/18/2025 12:00:00 AM | 0 comments

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I bought a QUICKIE Q50 R Carbon in September 2024, and less than a week later I boarded a flight to Amsterdam where my wife, Linda, and I met up with my two sisters and their partners. It's a beautiful city that I found quite easy to navigate with my wheelchair. These are some of the highlights of our trip.

3/18/2025 12:00:00 AM | 0 comments

Recreational wheelchairs play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for people with mobility challenges. However, obtaining the right wheelchair can be financially challenging. Fortunately, numerous funding options and resources exist to help people acquire these specialized chairs.

4/30/2024 12:00:00 AM | 0 comments

After becoming a wheelchair user, once of the hardest adjustments was letting go of my love for heels. I had to embrace a new style, which meant building confidence in sneakers, flat boots, and other footwear I never would have considered before. It wasn't easy at first. It felt like a process of trial and error.

12/30/2024 12:00:00 AM | 2 comments