ROLL BOLDLY Winter 2022
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
BY GEOFF BABB
As we close out 2022, we have so much gratitude for all the support and encouragement we have received from our team, sponsors, donors, volunteers, and people that we have met along the way. Every year of our journey has been significant. This year in particular has been influenced by COVID-19 (again), wildfire smoke, heat domes, and the economy. Nevertheless, it has still been a very successful one for us.
Our top accomplishments in 2022 include:
AdvenChair brought smiles to young and old as two multi-generational families were able to celebrate significant milestones; allowed students to enjoy the full outdoor school experience, including touching the Pacific Ocean; and helped a Veteran physically and emotionally on his own journey.
Several first wheelchair ascents, including Burma Road, Gray Butte, and the Green Lakes in the Three Sisters Wilderness.
Completing the Bright Angel Trail in Grand Canyon National Park – the four-day, 20- mile trip was the ultimate validation of the AdvenChair durability and versatility.
Registration of our "convertible wheelchair" patent.
The sale of an AdvenChair to Multnomah Education Service District for their Outdoor School programs, plus four week-long rentals for other camps throughout Oregon.
Collaboration with Oregon State University-Cascades campus including a Capstone project for students in the Outdoor Products program and presentations to Doctor of Physical Therapy and Tourism, Recreation and Adventure Leadership (TRAL) students.
AdvenChair top accomplishments in 2022
On top of all that, we recently took an AdvenChair to the Midwest to visit both of our sons – a trip that involved five airports, four plane flights, and hundreds of road miles. The AdvenChair easily handled all the bumps and ruts of Cory’s Firelight Farm in Arkansas and explored park trails in Illinois and river trails in Missouri. The chair breezed through the airports and fit into the rental minivan without needing to be disassembled.
In winter/spring of 2023, we will be building and shipping the next batch of AdvenChairs. There are still a couple left unclaimed, so now is your chance to secure yours and be ready for spring and summer hiking. Each batch is limited in number, so don’t wait!
If you are interested in purchasing an AdvenChair at this time, please complete the order form and we will contact you regarding payment and delivery options. If you need financial assistance, check out Possible Funding Opportunities on our website. Schools and outdoor school providers in Oregon are encouraged to contact the OSU Extension Outdoor School Office for support.
The Babb family
We wish you and yours the best of holidays and look forward to seeing what lies ahead on the trail in 2023. Watch for the Spring edition of Rolling Boldly! And, as always, check our website, Facebook page and Instagram for the latest news and adventures. Thanks for your continued support.
Roll boldly!
Geoff Babb