Added: Jan 8, 2009

Author: WSRAfilms

Duration: 3:43

Quadriplegic Charlie Ekizian, president of Wheelchair Sports and Recreation Association, says that fishing gives mobility-impaired folks a chance to commune with nature. This is important because many people in wheelchairs spend too much time indoors. Sunlight is important to everyone's health.Charlie Ekizian has had an amazing life. In 1968 he broke his neck in a diving accident and was told he'd be in a nursing home for the rest of his life. He used athletics to regain much of his abilities. He married, finished college, had a successful career and has spent the last forty years inspiring other mobility-impaired people to reach higher goals. Charlie's website is http://www.wheelchairsportsandrecreation.com.

Channel: Sports

Tags: charlie  ekizian  fishing  paraplegic  quadriplegic  sports  wheelchair 

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