Congrats to Bob and Renee - on new grandbaby!

Races & Events coming up!

1) April 15th , Sunday - Parkinson Walk at East Towne Mall

This is not a "race" but more of a low key event.

Registration begins at 11:00 am with the walk starting at 12:00pm (noon)

Link to more information: http://www.wichapterapda.org/events.htm

I have registration forms - just let me know if you are interested and I will fill the form out for you and Achilles of Madison will pay the $5 registration fee.

Please wear an Achilles shirt or jacket if you are participating. For new folks I will have one for you this Thursday (or next time I see you).

2) May 10th, Thursday - Meriter Hospital Nurses Run

Start time: 6:30pm

Where: Vilas Park, Madison

Distances: 5K/10K run, 10K wheelchair (attention Pete) and 2 mile walk

Registration fee: $20

*Let me know who is interested in doing this one - perhaps it will be a sanctioned Achilles event (that means if enough folks are interested ATC-Madison will pay for registration fees).

Link to more information: https://secure.meriter.com/classreg/nurserun.cfm?CatID=33&RegID=-1

3) June 24th - Sunday - New York City Hope & Possibility 5 Mile Run/Walk/Handcycle

Start time: 10am

Location: Central Park

Stipends will be available to cover at least airfare.

Registration fees will be Free

Plans are to fly out from Milwaukee on Friday June 22nd to LaGuardia and fly back Monday June 25th.

Link to more information: http://achillestrackclub.org/hopeandpossibility/index_h&p_home.html

4) July 29th - Sunday - Capitol Mile, Madison

Start time: approx. 3pm

Location: Capitol Square, downtown Madison

Registration fees will be paid by Achilles of Madison

Distance: 1 mile walk/run around the Capitol Building, this is approx 1.5 loops of the square

Link to more information: http://www.witrackclub.org/events/capmile.htm

Triumph the husky

Watch this video


Triumph’s long journey begins on the side of a road in Adana, Turkey, where she was found bleeding: both of her hind legs had been cut off. An international team of individuals devoted their time and resources to see Triumph thrive, and she was ultimately adopted and resettled in a loving home in Nashville, TN. Through a second series of miraculous events, Triumph was brought to Dr. Taylor for evaluation to receive the first-ever permanent prosthetic legs for a dog.

Dr. Taylor collaborated with BioMedtrix, a long-time manufacturer of titanium implants for hip replacement surgeries. A special percutaneous implant was designed for osseointegration surgery—in other words, permanent prostheses that would enable Triumph to run and play and continue her work as a Delta-certified therapy dog. The metal implant, with its rubber “foot” is literally tapped into the hollow of the bone. The surrounding bone and soft tissue grow into the textured surface of the implant, making it a permanent part of her anatomy. Triumph’s surgery has been declared an unqualified success, and she will continue to be carefully monitored for the rest of her life.

Triumph’s progress will be watched in all areas of medicine. The hope is that this surgery can be routinely performed in dogs and cats. Triumph hopes to see the application of this procedure in human beings in her lifetime. Perhaps this is her thank you to those who gave her a second chance.

From the Alameda East Veterinary website.

An Activist Member

"I was in Madison last week for meetings of the Independent Living Council of Wisconsin.

Fellow board members, 250 other educators, leaders, program developers, and activists are meeting together and with legislators to discuss:

• human and disability rights,
• education,
  
• employment,
  
• economic development,
  
• housing,
  
• transportation,
  
• health care,
• and other supports.

We are also providing leadership training and grassroots training for various groups. Energizing, essential and empowering for all involved. These issues touch all of our lives."

Check out this website about the Disability Pride Parade.

Pete and the Miami Marathon

Hey everybody,

I finished the miami marathon this morning in about 2 hours and ten
minutes. It was pouring rain for half an hour before the start for
about the first 20 minutes of the race.

It was insane, absolutly the craziest marathon I have done yet. After the rain cleared out everything was fine.

Other than that the ocean is beatiful and the temperature has been in the
70's. I can't wait to get back to wisconsin and freeze.

See you all soon
~Peter

Lucky Kimmer in Hawaii

Pete at the Miami Marathon! Go Pete!

I wanted to remind everyone that our own little Pete (ok, not so little of course) will be participating in the Miami, FL Marathon this weekend.

Let's all wish him fast and warm thoughts on Sunday morning. In case you want to follow him and see results here is the link to that site.

http://www.ingmiamimarathon.com

I'm hoping he will write up a little story for us when he gets back, complete with a couple of pictures :)

GO PETE!!!!!

Survey for the Spinal Cord-Injured

Laura Cox, a student at West Virginia University, is conducting research to determine the relationship between exercise training, competitive athletic participation, and quality-of-life outcomes for wheelchair-bound people with spinal cord injury. Ms. Cox is conducting a survey that takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.

The survey and information about it is located at the following link:
Click for survey

All responses will be kept completely anonymous and confidential. The data that Ms. Cox collects will help her as a future health care professional. If you are a spinal cord-injured patient living an active life, please fill out the survey. Please let others know about this survey.

An Achilles Member to Inspire!

Though my legs were partially frozen/paralyzed I had the loving, affirming outstretched arms of my friends to help do the Polar Bear Plunge. That's what we all do when we are living with wellness and wholeness - help others live theirs lives with zest and meaning, and allow others to help us. Diverse abilities - infinite possibilities!

Happy New Year from your central Wisconsin pal,

Lynne

Happy Birthday Kimmer

Sorry, it's a day late! Linda, Michael, and the Furries

Achilles Holiday Party -12-21-2006

Get Well

A big get well to Bob and Renee. May your foot heal quickly so you can walk the mall again.

Another Marathon for Pete, #5

Our handcycle marathon racer Pete Greenwood will be competing in another full marathon on Jan 28th in Miami, Florida.

Pete will be joined by a large group of Achilles member from New York and Florida.

We all wish Pete well and a fast time in the warm Miami area this January.

Way to go Pete!

Achilles Holiday Party - 12/21/06

• We will meet a little early for Achilles on Thursday night, 5:30-6:30pm for the walk - WestGate Mall
• Party will follow right after the workout/walk
• Party at Boulder Creek Clubhouse, approx. 1/2 mile from Fleet Feet Running shop. For Directions
  
• If you can't make the workout please come to the party anyway
• Achilles will be providing food and yummies but feel free to bring a dish to pass (college students please just bring yourself - don't worry about bringing a dish, or buying food - we will enjoy your company greatly)
• Please RSVP to Kimmer @ kimberly.virden@teldta.com
• Bringing a dish to share? Please reply with an e-mail to the whole group what you are bringing (chocolate desserts are yummy!)
• We'll have some photos and run the NBC 15 tv spot for all to see again - many have probably never seen it.

Directions from WestGate Mall to Boulder Creek Clubhouse party:
1) Exit Westgate Mall and turn left onto Whitney Way
2) Hop on the Beltline/Hwy 12 and head West/North for approx. 3 miles
3) Exit the Beltline at Old Sauk Road
4) turn left onto Old Sauk Road, go under the beltline and head west for approx. 1 mile
5) At the top of the hill turn right onto Pleasant View Road
6) Go approx 1/4 mile north, at bottom of the hill turn Left into Boulder Creek Apartments driveway
7) The building on your immediate right is the Clubhouse with the party
8) Turn to your right and park in front of the building (call Kim if lost 444-9424)

[Travel distance approx 5.4 miles and approx 8 minutes]

NYC Marathon 2006 - Achilles Members!

Pete of the Wisconsin Achilles Club finished 40th overall of 101.

His time was 2:20: 41.
And, he was the 37th male in the HandCycle Category.
Go Pete!!!

Dick Traum of Achilles finished 3:11 this year.
Go Dick!!!!!

Achilles Award Presentation from WORS

Achilles Helping Eachother

More Activities

1) Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation ~

Walk to Cure Diabetes
Location: Warner Park, Madison
Date of Walk: 9/24/2006 Sunday
Registration Start Time: 12:00PM
Walk Start Time: 1:00PM
Length: 5K
Link for more information:
http://jdrfwesternwisconsin.org/

2) American Diabetes Association ~

America's Walk for Diabetes
Location: Vilas Park, Madison
Date of Walk: 10/8/06 Sunday
Registration Start Time: 8:30am
Walk Start Time: 10:00am
Length: 5K
Link for more information:
http://walk.diabetes.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=4280
Or you can call Jen at 608-833-1060 or e-mail her at JHeerhold@diabetes.org

Furries - Hanley Raised the Bar

From the owner......this is my guy Hanley after he completed the 5 mile Hope andPossibilty this year on 6th August, and yeah they gave him his very own medal as you can see in the picture, what a ham!!

The Fire Engine that Blew for Michael

Engine 343. (for the number of FDNY killed on 9/11).
Lovingly restored by Bill Schillinger, retired FDNY, and his FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation. Write to Bill. He would appreciate it. Photos from the firefamilytransport.org page

http://www.firefamilytransport.org/index.html