Capturing Miracles...Picturing Cures! Sometimes all is takes is a generous act to make a child living with an illness and their family SMILE! That is just what The Littlest Heroes Project does, it is a non-profit based organization made up of professional photographers that provide free [..}
Wheechair Back Flip…Now 3 Years Later (Video)
by on July 13, 2009
Aaron "wheelz" Fotheringham does things in his wheelchair that many people would only dream of doing. He essentially created the sport he calls, "Hardcore Sitting". Aaron was born with Spina Bifida and has been in a wheelchair since age 3. He loved watching his older brother ride BMX, and [..}
World MS Day Video to U2′s “Beautiful Day”
by on May 27, 2009
This film is a joint project of the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation (MSIF) and the Hertie Foundation launched on the first ever World Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Day, May 27 2009. It aims to capture the attention of people worldwide, motivate them to learn more about MS and become [..}
Man With Cerebral Palsy Walks PGA Tour-Video
by on April 20, 2009
Today I received an email that simply read: The video is about 10 minutes, but pretty good... The very best 10 minutes you will spend today. If you play Golf, you should watch this video... If you don't play Golf, you should watch this video. If you ever had a dream please watch this [..}
Josh Basile Helps Others with SCI Make the Transition (Video)
by on March 13, 2009
In this news story, Josh Basile, quadriplegic, talks about the difficult transition from able-bodied to disabled. Josh has made tremendous strides in his recovery, that his doctors did not think were possible. His amazingly positive attitude has inspired the people around him to have hope and [..}
World’s Smallest Horse Brings Big Hope to Kids in Need (Video)
by on March 12, 2009
Thumbelina holds the Guinness World Record as the smallest living horse, her height is only 17.5 inches but that does not stop her from standing tall! Her small stature can cause several health related problems, she wears special orthotic shoes to help with her crooked legs. Thumbelina is an [..}
Dreams Do Come True-Scott Chesney’s Inspiring Video
by on February 27, 2009
Do you have a dream-maybe a big dream that you are not sure is possible? Scott Chesney's story can be your inspiration! Scott is one of those positive, upbeat people that is always refreshing to come in contact with. He uses his hard working, optimistic attitude to make his dreams come [..}
A Lifetime of Standing for Under $10,000 (Video)
by on February 5, 2009
This is a guest post on the EasyStand Blog from Peter Wankelman, Western Regional Sales Manager and Educator for Altimate Medical Inc. My name is Peter Wankelman and for the past 15 years I have earned the reputation as the "Altimate" Road Warrior. In that time as an employee of Altimate Medical [..}
FDA Approves Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research
by on January 26, 2009
Big news broke in the science and spinal cord injury communities last Friday, January 23rd, 2009, when the FDA approved embryonic stem cell studies. Researchers could be doing human trials as early as this summer to test if stem cells are safe for people with spinal cord injuries. Take a peak at the [..}
So you think it’s cold where you live? (Video)
by on January 15, 2009
Today (January 15, 2009) is supposed to be the coldest day of the year here in Morton, Minnesota, where Altimate Medical is located. The current temperature is -20 degrees Fahrenheit, which "feels like" -38 degrees (as stated by the Weather Channel). So we decided to have some fun with a little [..}
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