Fatuma before and after receiving her new RoughRider Wheelchair in Masake, Uganda We recently received this post from Craig Pierson on Facebook “This Summer a group of us went to Masaka, Uganda to build a playground at Jireh Children's Center. While there we met Fatuma. As you can see her wheelchair was in pretty rough shape. When we came back to the States I started a quest … [Read more...] about Traveler’s Program Update
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RoughRider Technical Support Pages Launched!
Have a technical support question about your RoughRider? Now it’s easy to find. Whirlwind Wheelchair just launched our RoughRider Technical Support pages. We’ve started with the basics – assembly and adjustment – but will be adding more; so check back and let us know if there is something you would like us to include. … [Read more...] about RoughRider Technical Support Pages Launched!
Demo RoughRider Available at Riekes Center
Hey there Bay Area – Wondering if the RoughRider is right for you? Now you can find out! The Riekes Center in Palo Alto has a 17” demo RoughRider available to check-out, just ask to speak to Sharon. Try it out and see if it’s right for you! … [Read more...] about Demo RoughRider Available at Riekes Center
Hard Work, an Indomitable Spirit, and a RoughRider
Crystal can now tend to her beloved animals, including her six horses, thanks to her new RoughRider. Getting back to doing what you used to do can be one of the hardest hurdles for someone with a traumatic spinal cord injury. But Crystal Costa’s hard work, indomitable spirit, and her new Whirlwind RoughRider® are doing wonders. Crystal, an equestrian, was thrown from her horse … [Read more...] about Hard Work, an Indomitable Spirit, and a RoughRider
Back on Target and Rolling in Big Sky Country
Dennis, back in the classroom, where he teaches a Hunter Education class at a middle school in Billings, Montana. An avid hunter, Dennis Hein, 56, enjoyed getting outdoors in Billings, Montana. For several years, he shared his enthusiasm for hunting by teaching a Hunter Education class in one of the local middle schools. But, a couple of years ago, nerve damage affected … [Read more...] about Back on Target and Rolling in Big Sky Country