Idaho kids receive off-road wheelchairs that help them explore Boise trails Nicole Blanchard and Sarah Miller, The Idaho Statesman
May 2 The Boise branch of a nonprofit dedicated to helping people with disabilities donated special wheelchairs to three Idaho children on Saturday, opening up opportunities for them recreate outdoors.
The Challenged Athletes Foundation gifted Jaxon Palmer, 5; Zella Egan, 5; and Clara Longoria, 8, with GRIT Junior wheelchairs, all-terrain chairs meant to allow users to travel on trails, beaches and more. Clara is from Boise, while Jaxon and Zella are from Twin Falls. Both Jaxon and Clara have spina bifida, and Zella has cerebral palsy.
âSuch a blessingâ: Boy, 3, with mobility difficulties gifted off-road wheelchair By KIVI Staff | January 17, 2021 at 11:17 PM CST - Updated January 17 at 11:17 PM
SUN VALLEY, Idaho (KIVI) - A 3-year-old boy in Idaho who has difficulties using his arms and legs will now get the opportunity to play outdoors like other kids, thanks to a specialized off-road wheelchair.
Saturday marked a special day for the Wallace family as 3-year-old Teddy received a new off-road wheelchair. The boy was born with arthrogryposis, a condition that makes it difficult for him to use his arms and legs.
âItâs just been such a blessing. I was definitely crying,â said Beth Wallace, Teddyâs mother. âHe has had nine surgeries in his short 3 and a half years of life. He has physical therapy every week and occupational therapy and has been through a lot.â
Challenged Athletes Foundation provides a family with a special surprise
The Challenged Athletes Foundation of Idaho has a mission to empower lives through sport and the organization continues to grow after it got started in the Gem State a year and a half ago.
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SUN VALLEY, Idaho â The Challenged Athletes Foundation of Idaho has a mission to empower lives through sport, and the organization continues to grow after it got started in the Gem State a year and a half ago.
Throughout the winter CAF will host kids at clinics in Idaho to help them get outdoors.