My life forever changed in 2020 when I suffered a devasting brain bleed.   I have always loved to play in the mountains and was fortunate to have many great experiences biking and skiing with my friends and family before my injury.  Today I am quadriplegic and non-verbal and in spite of my disabilities Oregon Adaptive Sports has been key to enable me to continue this enjoyment with skiing and even kayaking in beautiful Central Oregon.   On, March 15, 2025 I will be participating in the annual OAS Ski for All fundraiser to help raise money for expanding the kayaking program so that others may get to experience floating on a serene mountain lake like I am now able to do.  

Oregon Adaptive Sports (OAS) is a leading organization dedicated to creating access to high-quality outdoor experiences for individuals with disabilities. Every dollar contributed will advance OAS' work in breaking down barriers to the outdoors for individuals with disabilities. Your support can make a real difference! Every contribution helps OAS:

- Obtain and maintain state-of-the-art adaptive sports equipment
- Facilitate top quality experiences from highly trained staff and the world's greatest volunteers
- Provide hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships
- Maximize accessible transportation to programs
- Promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in the outdoors

I believe in the importance of OAS' work and invite you to support my efforts in this year's Ski For All fundraiser. Together, we can sustain critical access to the enjoyment, satisfaction and meaning that comes with year-round outdoor recreation. 

Let's keep the OAS stoke going!