Speedskater Joey Cheek, Women's Alpine Skier Lindsey Kildow and
the 2006 U. Votes were cast during the 16 days of competition,
beginning February 11, 2006 through
February 26, 2006, noon EST.
"Receiving the U.
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C. The NSCIA
, formed in 1948, is the
nation's oldest and largest civilian organization dedicated to enabling
those
with spinal cord injuries and disabilities to achieve their highest
level of independence, health
and personal fulfillment.
"The NSCIA is an organization that I greatly respect," said Hamilton
.
He has won ten US Open tennis singles titles, and earned a silver medal in
an exhibition
race at the Los Angeles Summer Olympics.S.
Despite being hospitalized after a spectacular training
run accident on
the second day of the downhill practice, Kildow returned to the slopes
to compete the next day, finishing eighth. In 2000, the award was expanded to include the U.boomerang paralympics
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1986, the company was purchased by Sunrise Medical, where Marilyn today
serves as Vice President
of Global Strategic Planning. She also founded WOW (Winners on Wheels) -- a
scouting program for
disabled children. Paul, Minn. "The personal journey of every Olympian on
the 2006 U. Olympic Spirit
Award winners include Team DHL members
Scott Hamilton (figure skating), Dan Jansen (speedskating
), Chris Klug
(snowboarding), Vonetta Flowers (bobsleigh) and Sarah Will (alpine skiing).orienteering goodwill
Hamilton
and Snow's inductions into the NSCIA Hall of Fame recognizes and
celebrates their significant contributions
to quality of life and
advancements toward a better future for all individuals with spinal cord
injuries
. Snow's
selection was in the Sports category.
Olympic Snowboarding Team Voted as Best Representatives
of Olympic Spirit
during the XX Olympic Winter Games
TORINO, Italy
, The United States Olympic Committee
joined U. alumni Olympians, and members of the media for best
representing "Olympic
Spirit" during the 2006 Olympic Winter Games. Athletes were selected based
on
their demonstration of the Olympic Ideals and Olympic values such as courage,
commitment, perseverance
and vision, both in competition and in pursuit of
their Olympic dream. Snowboarding Team had doing
what we love to
do. These
individuals embody the Ideals of the Olympic Games which are also shared
by
DHL employees across the country," said Karen Jones, DHL vice president of
brand, advertising
and promotions.C.
The U. Olympic Spirit micro site
(http://www.PressOffice@dhl.paralympics eurogames
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Joey Cheek, Lindsey Kildow, and the members of the 2006 U. I am proud
to be an Olympian, to be a competitor and to be able to
give back to people that are less fortunate
than me, through a special
organization like Right to Play," said Joey Cheek. Olympic Team celebration
dinner on May
16, 2006 in Washington D. DHL provides express delivery and logistics
services
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Randy Snow
's achievements are similarly impressive, despite the fact that
he has spent most of his life in a
wheelchair.
- Team Category Winner: 2006 U. The
team consists of the following athletes:
Mason Aguirre, Gretchen
Bleiler, Kelly Clark, Andy Finch, Rosey Fletcher, Michelle Gorgone
,
Jayson Hale, Elena Hight, Nate Holland, Lindsey Jacobellis, Tyler
Jewell, Danny Kass
, Jason Smith, Hannah Teter, Graham Watanabe, Seth
Wescott and Shaun White.S. Olympic Spirit
Award history begins in 1968, when it was created
by the USOC to honor the extraordinary achievements
of the United States'
athletes.S.
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of
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Hamilton was selected
in the Entrepreneur category. At age16, he was working on
a farm when a 1,000-pound bale of hay crushed
him, leaving him a
paraplegic. Winners for
each category are as follows:
- Male Category
Winner, Joey Cheek (Greensboro, NC) - A 2006 gold and
silver medalist and two-time Olympian
(2002, 2006) in long track
speedskating, Cheek selflessly donated his $40,000 in performance
earnings to the organization, Right to Play. Additionally, DHL will provide a grant of $5
,000
on behalf of each of the winners to a qualified, Olympic-related, non-profit
organization of their choice.skating invite
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Marilyn Hamilton and Randy Snow of Sunrise Medical Inducted
Into National
Spinal Cord Injury Association Hall of Fame
FRESNO, CA Marilyn Hamilton, Vice
President of Global
Strategic Planning for Sunrise Medical, Fresno, CA, and Randy Snow, a
Quickie
Ambassador, will be inducted into the National Spinal Cord Injury
Association (NSCIA) Hall of Fame
on May 9 at a gala in the John F."
Hamilton's work as an inventor, entrepreneur and advocate
for the injured
and disabled have become legendary. After a 1978 hang gliding accident left
her
a paraplegic, she became dismayed by the prospect of living life in a
cumbersome 50-pound wheelchair
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- Female Category
Winner: Lindsey Kildow (St. Still struggling with the
injuries, she demonstrated incredible
courage and commitment and went on
to compete in four of her five events which resulted in
two top ten
placements. Their
camaraderie among peers earned them the recognition
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we are advised by a representative of the Company that the instances of
"National
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first paragraph should read "National
Spinal Cord Injury Association. Hamilton soon designed a lightweight,
adjustable chair with a modular
frame, responsive performance and a fun
personality.S. Olympic Team is inspiring and the award has
succeeded in
recognizing those most deserving as deemed appropriate by fans, teammates and
the
media. Paralympic
Spirit Award, recognizing the excellence and efforts of athletes with physical
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Thanks to the Quickie
and other endeavors, Hamilton has touched millions of
lives with her story having appeared in books
, magazines and national news
programs including "60 Minutes.aau unites
" Snow noted, "I have always
strongly
advocated for NSCIA because of their marvelous ability to provide
resources, services and peer support
in such an effective manner. Her
inspiring story and tennis chair are included in the Smithsonian
collection, and are currently touring the country.S.
"For nearly 40 years, at the close of
every Olympic Games, the United
States Olympic Committee has honored those athletes who have inspired
our
country through their commitment to the Olympic Ideals," said USOC Chief
Executive Officer
, Jim Scherr."
"We are thrilled to be recognizing this incredible group of athletes that
have
been awarded the honor of the U.Major sporting events often feature multiple sports, and invite competitors
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She co-founded Motion Designs in 1979 and began manufacturing the Quickie." She was named California
Business Woman
of the Year and a member of the California Governor's Hall of Fame for
People with
Disabilities. As
result of his humanitarianism and exemplary behavior, he was elected by
his peers to carry the American flag during the Closing Ceremony of the
Olympic Winter
Games.
"To me, the Olympics are not just about the medals, it's the way people
come out to
the Games and they dream about being the best in the world. Snowboard Team member, Michelle Gorgone
.S.
Following the conclusion of the 2006 Paralympic Winter Games on March 19,
DHL will
officially present the 2006 U.herbert@usoc.
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Initially discouraged with his new life, Snow eventually
not
only accepted his life, he embraced it, discovering new options and
opportunities for achievement
. I am
very proud that people voted for me and I hope that I represented my country
to the best
of my ability," said Lindsey Kildow. Hopefully we have set an example so that young kids will have
dreams of
doing what we did here in Torino and someday they will want to compete in
future Olympics
," said 2006 U.S. Paralympic Spirit Awards Delivered
by DHL to the deserving male and female athletes
and teams participating in
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An award-winning skier and tennis
player
, Marilyn has inspired a generation of wheelchair athletes.com.S. Olympic
Snowboarding Team, were
selected by American fans, fellow Team USA athletes,
U.S.) - Kildow, a
two-time Olympian
(2002, 2006) is the first-ever woman to win the
individual U.S.
Snowboarding Team
not only contributed seven medals to Team USA's 25
medal count total, but the team's youthful
and vibrant personalities and
performances captivated the hearts of Americans young and old
.
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text follows. Because of his pioneering
achievements, Randy received the Paralympic torch from President
Clinton to
launch the Atlanta Paralympic Games in 1996. saw how much fun the U.S. "Through the support
of DHL, we are proud to
continue this important tradition, and we congratulate this year's honorees
for their excellence, both on and off the field of play.S."
The winners will be honored at
a U.dhl-usa.org
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In the news release, "Marilyn Hamilton and Randy
Snow of Sunrise Medical
Inducted Into National Spinal Cord Industry
Association Hall of Fame," issued earlier today by Sunrise
Medical, Inc.U.S. Olympic Committee and DHL Announce Winners of the 2006 U.S. Olympic Spirit Award Delivered
by DHL
"I believe the reason why the Olympics resonate with people is that the
spirit
of Olympians is in many ways really the spirit of people all over the
world.S.paralympics goodwill
Other inductees
include
Christopher Reeve, posthumously, as well as singer Teddy
Pendergrass and broadcaster John Hockenberry
., an achievement company. Olympic Spirit Award Delivered by DHL. Olympic Snowboarding Team - The U.S
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Sunrise Medical is a world leader in the manufacture and marketing of
medical products and
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rehabilitation and mobility needs of consumers
in institutional and
homecare settings. Sunrise Medical products are manufactured in North
America
, Europe, and Asia and are distributed in more than 100 countries
around the world. His generosity
inspired
others to contribute thousands of dollars to the organization. Olympic Spirit Award
while not winning an Olympic medal. Olympic Committee and
Teams, including sporting and medical equipment
and Team apparel, and is
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I'm
touched and honored
at this recognition. Snow is the only
athlete in history to compete in three different summer Paralympic
Games
and earn medals in three different sports. And in 2004, he was the first
Paralympian inducted
into the Olympic Hall of Fame.
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award-winning author, a Fortune 500 speaker and the
president of NOXQs (No Excuse), Inc.S.
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