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Morgan Stickney was an Olympic hopeful before health issues led to the loss of both of her lower legs. But, thanks to revolutionary new work, pioneered by Doctor Matthew Carty of Brigham and Women’s Hospital, called a “Ewing Amputation” Morgan has returned to the pool as a Para-athlete and National […]
In the News: New Hampshire double amputee has her eyes ...
Just about seven years ago, Chaz Davis was in the position that many people he helps are in today. The former Grafton High standout distance runner had been diagnosed with Leber’s hereditary optical neuropathy, a rare mitochondrial disorder leaving him failing eyesight. Read More…
In the News: Running: Grafton’s Chaz Davis, with failing eyesight, ...
Gevvie Stone spent Tuesday morning at Harvard Stadium, sprinting up and down the concrete stairs. She moved quickly, purposefully from section to section. It was the start of a pretty typical training day as she prepared for this summer’s Olympics. Read More…
In the News: Local Olympians and Paralympians Disappointed, But Relieved, ...
This month, Adaptive Sports New England highlights two-time Para rowing world championship silver medalist Allie Reilly. Allie is a 2019 graduate of the University of Rhode Island (kinesiology), and a part time rowing coach at Community Rowing Inc (CRI). CRI conducts a Para rowing program in collaboration with Adaptive Sports […]
Athlete & Coach Spotlight – Allie Reilly
Each month, “WBZ Cares” highlights a worthy non-profit organization and tells the story of what that organization does for the community. This month WBZ is profiling Adaptive Sports New England, a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing participation in sports and physical activity among New England youth and young adults who have […]
In the News: Adaptive Sports NE selected by WBZ Cares
Bionic limbs, long the stuff of science fiction fantasy, are becoming reality. An extremely rare vascular disease caused New Hampshire’s Morgan Stickney, a pre-med student and elite swimmer, to have both legs amputated. Read More…
In the News: How a competitive swimmer is helping perfect ...
U.S Paralympian Meghan Lino, 35, was born in Falmouth Massachusetts. Meghan is a 12-year curling veteran whose outstanding performance has twice qualified her to represent team USA in the Paralympics. Meghan first tried out for the U.S. Wheelchair Curling National Team in 2012 where she was among the top 8 […]
