Category Archives: Adaptive Sports

Hi, My Name is “Bill” – ARO Sporting Events- Olympic Day at Horsetooth Reservoir!

“Bill Bell” lent me his life jacket last Wednesday, and we enjoyed an amazing, lovely, warm and fun day with friends out on Horsetooth Reservoir. The Fort Collins Adaptive Recreation Opportunities program (ARO) allows me to enjoy a variety of water sports, and today was no exception. If you clicked on the blue words, then you know a new window opened up on the ARO page and now you can sign up to participate.

We enjoyed friends, sunshine and sparkling water. Check out our day on the lake!

We all enjoyed friends everywhere, interns getting silly on paddle boards, adaptive kayaks so I can participate, and of course my new name!

Thanks ARO for another refreshing and relaxing day. I do believe it is time to paddle away. See you at the next ARO day!

(Thank you, Bill, for the life jacket – safety first!)

Posted in A.R.O., Adaptive Sports, Awesome in Action, Fort Collins, Kayaking

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The Importance of Outreach

Jul 7

Posted by AwesomeinAction

Colin and Oscar Roze practice on my speech device

I am beaming happy, elated, and completely in awe of the opportunities that I have been given in the last year. Who else has been so lucky as to be invited to speak at schools, social organizations, and programs throughout the Midwest to do what they enjoy most?

It does not matter to me whether I sell 1 book, or 100 books in a month; what really matters to my heart and soul is that I have done what I am truly passionate about; teach. I know that I have brought at least a bit knowledge to those who have heard me present. I know that I can continue to raise awareness about individuals with special needs wherever I go.

Friends at Red Tail Coffee book signing

It makes me feel so grateful that I have had a chance to speak at big venues such as TEDxFront Range and Lululemon; but also, that I have had so many individual interactions with children and adults alike within my community. I feel my confidence grow with each conversation I have that ends with a smiling person walking away from me.