It was Christmas morning when Noah Galloway awoke. In front of him was his mother and father. Despite the holiday, both parents wore a look of sadness. Before he could ask what was wrong, his mother explained. Noah had lost two of his limbs. His left arm and leg. As a fitness loving military man, Read more…
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Alex Zanardi: Race Car Driver, Paralympic Gold Medalist
Another race was almost over. As Alex Zanardi emerged from the pit at the EurtoSpeedway Lausitz, he had one goal in mind: winning. The race was in its final laps, and Zanardi had been leading. If he could just keep the pace, maybe he could win. Maybe he could be a champion racer again like Read more…
Black Out Rett Syndrome (Rett Syndrome Awareness Month)
Along with being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October is Rett Syndrome Awareness Month. Rett Syndrome is brain disorder that almost exclusively affects females. It’s frequently confused with Angelman syndrome, cerebral palsy, and autism. How Rett Syndrome Works Like most neural diseases, Rett Syndrome (or RTT) is pretty complicated. Allow me to simplify it as best Read more…
Handicap Van Ramps: Making the Video
At Rollx Vans, we believe in transparency. We want our customers to know what’s happening. Part of that includes showing them exactly how our wheelchair vans work and what options we offer. This led us to making a video for our different tie-downs a while back. Now, we have decided to bring you another video. Read more…
The Difference Between Handicap Vans and Standard Vans
What’s the big deal about handicap vans? How much different are they? These are common questions first time buyers ask. If we weren’t experts at producing the highest quality handicap accessible vans out there, we’d probably ask the same things. The idea is simple enough. A Rollx Van is a factory made vehicle redesigned to accommodate Read more…
A Look Back on the Life of Christopher Reeve
Last week Tuesday would have been Christopher Reeves’ 60th birthday. It’s been almost 10 years exactly since he passed on, yet his legacy continues. In honor of the man Christopher was and ideals he represented, we would like to take a moment to reflect on the impact he had in the world. A Real Life Read more…
Why Get a Wheelchair Van? Private Vs. Public Transportation
As the world becomes more environmentally conscious, public transportation is getting more and more attention. Buses, trains, and subways provide a way to transport large groups of people in one singular trip. It’s easier on our roads. It consumes less resources. And it can save the common man some money. The problem is, all of Read more…
New MS Drug Brings Hope
At this moment, there are over 400,000 Americans dealing with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). MS isn’t something that people are typically born with, rather it usually appears between the age of 20 and 40. Since MS is a Neurological disease that attacks the central nervous system, affects can range from partial blindness to full paralysis. Currently, Read more…
Exploring the Ocean with Susan Austin
The ocean: one of our planet’s greatest remaining mysteries. With its seemingly endless depths and exotic life forms, some spend their entire lives trying to capture the ocean’s underwater glory. Since we lack flippers, fins, and the ability to breath underwater, navigating the ocean deep can prove to be a challenge. Thankfully, there are people Read more…
Jack Jablonksi Blows Horn for Viking’s Opener
Though some might pass it off as “just a pre-season game”, Friday’s matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and the Buffalo Bills was a surprisingly eventful occasion. On top of it being the first home game of the season, the Vikings pulled off a crushing victory and the fans carried out a 25 minute long wave Read more…