Guest Blogger- Blakely Martin

 Hey, my name is Blakely Martin. I have been a C-5 quadriplegic for 18 years. I took up painting as a hobby after my diving accident. I have to paint with a brush in my mouth because I've lost hand function.

After some investigation, I have found several pieces of equipment that make it easier for me to paint. My work can be seen in several business offices, homes, and galleries around the state.

               

 Painting has opened a lot of doors for me and I have made a lot of friends along the way.

(Side note: What Blakely "forgo"t to mention is that he used to be a state championship bowler and at the ROAR 1 year anniversary party, he showed us all his skills)

              

Guest Blogger-Chad Foster

Hey guys! This is Chad Foster. The newest member of R.O.A.R.  I am extremely excited to be a part of such an adventurous organization.  I am a C-6,7 quadriplegic from an accident that happened during my birth.  

 

I have never been one to let my disability stop me from enjoying life.  I am a substitute teacher.  I love working with kids and the questions they have for me.  In my spare time I enjoy quad rugby, hunting, fishing, water sports, traveling, target shooting, church, spending time with family, and just being outside, admiring God’s creation.

   

 One of the activities I have enjoyed the most is quad rugby. It is four-on-four game, played with a volleyball, on a gym floor. It is a full, contact sport. Quad rugby has given me the opportunity to meet and befriend other quadriplegics, as well as, the chance to travel across our beautiful country.  To learn more about this great sport, please visit www.usqra.org.  

         

 Thank you for reading my blog.  I look forward to sharing more of my quadriplegic adventures and other exciting experiences with R.O.A.R.