Stuart Midwinter’s decade\u002Dlong attempt to pedal the circumference of the earth has inspired some donations for the purchase of equipment
Although Midwinter was left a quadriplegic after a paragliding crash in 2011, he has been able to exercise his legs on a weekly basis using a functional electrical stimulation stationary cycle.Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Calgary Herald, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails.
Clenchy said she and her family are in a good financial position where they are able to give back to the community, and they like to focus on donations that will make a real impact on people’s lives. Shaun Dyer, CEO of Spinal Cord Injury Alberta, said Clenchy was one of two people who reached out after hearing Midwinter’s story. An anonymous donor also made a contribution.Article content
Dyer said the new equipment will be able to accommodate about 100 clients per week. Previously they only had one FES cycle that was much in demand.
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