Day 14 - #1
Day 14 - #2
Saturday, May 15, 2010
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About Me
- Allen & Andrea
- My name is Allen Baumgartner. In 2008 I was diagnosed with Friedreich's Ataxia, sometimes referred to as the unknown disease. Friedreich's Ataxia is a type of Spinocerebellar Ataxia, a rare and progressive neurological disease that affects the muscle and heart. It causes degeneration of the spine and cerebellum that results in loss of coordination of muscle movements (ataxia) and other symptoms. Over the course of about a year, I went from having an unusual gait (ie, walk) to a cane to a wheelchair. It was right at this same time that I moved into the wheelchair that I finally received a diagnosis of Friedreich's Ataxia. When I was diagnosed, I asked myself one question: stop or go? I chose go. Soon after, I made the decision to ride across country from St. Louis, Missouri using an arm-powered bike called a hand cycle, to raise awareness for my disease. You can find out more about my trip at my website: www.FromHereToThere2010.com
You are a "rock star" Allen and your driver is pretty cool too!!) You are accomplishing so much just by being out there and giving it your best everyday. I'm suer you misss Andrea and the girls so much, which will make it all the sweeter when you are finally home. Right now you are doing something so awesome and you'll neever truly know how much you have inspired so many of us. You have reminded me that so many of my goals are still possible even with the hurdles that present themself to me at this time. Thanks baby:)
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