Forming Wheelchair Sports and Recreation Assoc.

Charlie and Danielle Ekizian discuss the reasons why they formed WSRA. One of the main reasons was the many injured people they met who needed motivation to return to life. Many were "wild and crazy guys" who were having trouble adjusting to their new reality. Once Charlie helped them experience sports, malls, museums--whatever they wanted--then they felt empowered to tackle the new challenges.

Charlie Ekizian has had an amazing life. In 1968 he broke his neck in a diving accident and was told he'd be in a nursing home for the rest of his life. He used athletics to regain much of his abilities. He married, finished college, had a successful career and has spent the last forty years inspiring other mobility-impaired people to reach higher goals. Charlie's website is http://www.wheelchairsportsandrecreation.com.

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• wheelchair
• sports
• quadriplegic
• paraplegic
• charlie
• ekizian