Chris Waddell Speaks at his Alumnae Mater in Support of the Kelly Brush Foundation

On the September 11th Day of Service and Remembrance, Chris Waddell, paralympian and five-time gold medalist, spoke at his alma mater, Middlebury, for a fundraiser and BBQ with the Kelly Brush Foundation. Chris, who was a promising young skier at Middlebury College in 1988 when a skiing accident left him paralyzed from the waist down, is the most decorated male skier in Paralympics history. He was extremely excited about the match with the Kelly Brush Foundation. It was started by another former Middlebury skier, Kelly Brush, who was paralyzed from a skiing accident years after him. The foundation is dedicated to safety in ski racing, spinal cord injury (SCI) research, purchasing adaptive sports equipment for individuals with SCI and supporting the U.S. Adaptive Ski Team.

Nearly 200 people gathered to raise money and awareness for the cause and to hear Waddell speak on the topic of Nametags. The focus of the speech was to bring awareness to the labels we put ourselves and others. Chris emphasized that differences are not only a positive thing, but often an advantage in life.

The event was a wonderful way for Chris to reach out and inspire the community, while raising money for a cause that he feels very passionate about. Chris looks forward to joining forces with the Kelly Brush Foundation again and supporting the future of the U.S. Adaptive Ski Team!

More About the Kelly Brush Foundation

The Kelly Brush Foundation was established by family and friends in 2006 after Kelly was injured in a ski race and suffered a spinal cord injury. It is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to safety in ski racing, spinal cord injury (SCI) research, purchasing adaptive sports equipment for individuals with SCI and supporting the U.S. Adaptive Ski Team.

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