Caleb Wilson California
Bio
My name is Caleb Wilson and I am t-8a T8 paraplegic. IOn brokeDecember my23, back on2022, a snowboarding jump onchanged 12/23/22.my life forever, resulting in a T8 spinal cord injury and paralysis. While I havelost alwaysthe haduse aof my legs that day, I never lost my deep love for the outdoors.
Just six months into my injuryrecovery, I was already tryingback on the trails looking for a way to move again. I experimented with various wheelchair sports.sports, Firstbut andnothing secondclicked thinguntil I triedgot wasbehind wheelchairthe baskethandles andof an adaptive mountaine-bike. biking.The moment I didn'tstarted enjoy basketball anywhere near as much aspedaling, I enjoyedknew theI ehad bike.found Evermy sincefreedom tryingagain. one,Now, any chance I get, I'I’m out on anthe adaptivedirt, mountainproving bike.that a T8 diagnosis doesn't mean the end of the adventure.
Ideal Handcycle
I have been able to try almost variation of different adaptive mountain bikes and I have found the one that is the best for me. The bowhead reach is the most capable adaptive mountain bike I have found. This bike will take me almost anywhere.
Fundraising Goal: $21,23,000
| Grant | Result |
| Kelly Brush Grant | $ |
| Challenged Athlete | $ |
| High Fives + Ajay from Get1Help2 | |
| $ |
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| Total Raised | $9000 |
| Total needed | $12,000 |
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