What a fantastic weekend! Alyson Roth had the opportunity to meet so many great people this weekend (May 29 - 31st) at the Abilities Expo in Anaheim, CA. Thank you to all who came out to this great event! There were so many great vendors who provided amazing new resources for so many people to live an even better life.
Pictured below is Alyson with the state coordinator for the Ms. Wheelchair Washington pageant, Tammy Wilber. She is featuring a new removable adaptive product on her wheelchair called the "Free Wheel" which allows for off-road adventures. To learn more about the product, click here. I want one!
On Sunday, Alyson participated in the "Kid's Day" and met some of the most amazing kids. She even had a few young boys wink at her! So cute. Another kid came up to her, saw her crown and sash, and with a straight face asked if she was the Mayor. Ha!
The creator of the wheelchair, Quickie, stopped by the Ms. Wheelchair California booth. What a pleasure it was to speak with Marilyn Hamilton (below).
The last picture is of a little girl named Taryn who has mitochondrial disease. Her dad received a tattoo on his arm of his little girl by the television show, LA Ink, and organizes motorcycle rides to raise funds and awareness for this devastating disease. The love this family has for their daughter was amazing.
The biggest blessing of this entire weekend was seeing so many people enjoying the company of others in the same situation as them. Everywhere you looked, you saw people talking, laughing, and enjoying life and sharing in community.
Thank you, Abilities Expo, for a weekend full of connectivity and enjoyment while at the same time providing a great place for people the get valuable resources to make their lives easier!
ah i shoulda grabbed a photo with you!
ReplyDeleteya it was my 1st expo - and it was great. i luv the energy! yes, i agree that was the best part "Everywhere you looked, you saw people talking, laughing, and enjoying life and sharing in community."
cheers!