Archive for handicapped Category
Who Says I Can’t TV – Maureen
April 20, 2011 amputee, athletics, boating, confidence, disability, disabled, fighting back, handicapped, independence, inspiration, recreation, sailing, self-esteem, sports, TVWe have a crew of 4 for the shoots. In all action shots we have 3 cameras. In interviews we have 2 cameras and a lighting person as well as a production assistant who runs around making the scene comfortable for all. Here is how this (and probably most) shoots went with Maureen McKinnon last [...]
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This year’s athletic events
February 19, 2011 alcatraz, amputee, athlete, athletics, biking, disability, disabled, fighting back, handicapped, recreation, sportsI have pretty much settled on the events I will be doing in 2011. Here is the list:
date
location
event
what it is
fundraiser
2/20
Boston, MA
C.R.A.S.H.-B.
Indoor rowing championships
not a fundraiser
4/16-17
D.C. to Gettysburg
FOA ride
World T.E.A.M. Sports Face of America Ride to honor our military—disabled, veterans and active duty—in a ride from DC to Gettysburg, PA
Resources and support to injured service members, [...]
Interview with ESPN
January 21, 2011 athlete, athletics, cancer, confidence, Dana-Farber, disability, handicapped, inspiration, lance armstrong, media coverage, respect, self-confidence, sports, TV(video)
My interview by ESPN’s Scott Pentoney. Discussed Jim Valvano, Lance Armstrong, sports, disabilities, self-confidence and many other topics.
Joining the Board of PiersPark Sailing Center
November 26, 2010 amputee, athlete, athletics, boating, disability, fighting back, handicapped, sailing, veteransI am thrilled and honored to be the newest member of the board of directors of PiersPark Sailing Center. Here is a brief overview of what PiersPark is all about from their Web site (http://piersparksailing.org):
Our Mission
Piers Park Sailing Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit community sailing center on the East Boston waterfront in Boston’s Inner Harbor. [...]
Hierarchy vs. Handicapped
October 12, 2009 handicappedMany people who see all the extreme sports I have figured out how to do and how to do pretty well, think it’s kind of weird that I now make an effort to park in handicapped spots. In fact, there are times when I have two kayaks on top of the car and a couple [...]
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