Tom
is a very powerful and motivating speaker. His
presentation inspires people to create their own
opportunities in life, sports and business. Tom has
several worlds first's in disabled sports and is in the
SCI Hall of Fame as a business leader. He did all this
and more while he raised his son as a single dad in a
wheelchair.
His
story of excepting his disability, learning how to cope
with his new limitations and his development of an
adaptive equipment company are just a few of the topics
covered.
Tom
wants to get more people back 2 sports and back 2
life...
Topic
#1
Adaptive sports
Tom has a great slide show
that introduces you to the exciting sports of
Adaptive Skiing, Luge and Skijouring. In making his own
oppertunities in sports, business and even
in life in general,Tom has opened the door for
other people with Spinal Cord Injuries to follow in his
tracks.
Back2Sports Adaptive Luge Team
Topic
#2
Single
DAD in a wheelchair.
When Tom was parilized in
1997 his son Thomas was only 12 and the two had to
adapt to his new life in a wheelchair. Tom's story of
dealing with his disabilty called "Never let him down" is all about
being a man that can overcome anything and still live a
life full of adventure.
Topic
#3
"Never a last
run"
This story was written when
Tom was still in the hostital recovering from his
accident. The story was first called "My
Last Run" and was a little to sad. The editor at Ski
Mag asked him to rewrite so he did.
Tom likes to talk about
his never give up attatude and
show people that no matter what happens you still
must suceed. This is a great presintation for
business
groups.
