April 2nd - Virginia Paralympic Experience

Come one, come all to the Virginia Paralympic Experience on April 2nd at the Sports Backers Stadium 12 - 3 pm.

Spotable Press release: US Paralympics Wheelchair Racer, Anjali Forbes Pratt will be racing in the Monument 10k-alongside the Elite Runners, as the first athlete with a physical disability to take on Monument Avenue in a Racing Wheelchair--

Anjali is an elite wheelchair racer, Paralympic ambassador, and graduate student at the University of Illinois. She strives for athletic excellence and leading a life filled with integrity. Anjali is the current World Champion in the 200m and holder of two bronze medals from the Paralympic Games in Beijing, China. She welcomes the challenge of the Paralympic Games in London 2012—and in the near future (April 18^th) conquering the Boston Marathon!! For more on Anjali’s journey of hope and inspiration: http://anjaliforberpratt.com/

I will be attending the event -- read my follow-up article next week at www.examiner.com/disability-in-richmond/nancy-carey.

Queen for a Day

Once again, I made the journey to Maryland to attend the W.E.A.N. Queen for a Day event at the Women's Expo at Catonsville Community College.

And what a great day it was -- from start to finish, a memorable day. We had incredible MTA drivers - actually, Cathy awarded our return driver with a crown necklace she received at the event. And I awarded mine to her evening aid while Cathy awarded her the "Queen" crown she received at the event.

The "CROWNS" were in abundance - America Mrs., Ms. Maryland, Mrs. Maryland, Ms. Teen West Virginia and Ms. Wheelchair MD 2010. The Crowns were everywhere.

From makeovers to clothes to purses, the vendors were great. Sheila had her hair and nails redo while Cathy and I enjoyed chatting with old friends, and some new friends.

Janice Jackson, Executive Director of W.E.A.N., recognized all the previous Ms. Wheelchair Maryland's, which of course included Cathy, as well as all the volunteers. It was a great event -- and of course this photographer took lots and lots of pictures, with many cameras.