Waupun woman gifted all-terrain wheelchair: 'Best Christmas I've had'
WAUPUN, Wis. - A former Ms. Wheelchair Wisconsin received on Thursday, Dec. 30 an amazing gift courtesy of a foundation out of Minnesota – and it all came as part of a huge holiday surprise.
A few years back, Abby Lane of Waupun was injured in an automobile accident while a college student in Michigan. The wreck rendered her a paraplegic.
"Growing up, I did a lot of hunting and fishing and camping with my parents. When my accident happened, I lost that," Lane said.
About five years ago, operators of a business that produces the Action Trackchair met Lane for the first time. She was Ms. Wheelchair Wisconsin at the time – and Lane fell in love with the motorized, all-terrain chair. But funds were not accessible to her and her family.
Lane has teamed up in the past with the Action Trackchair people for hunts and excursions. A news release says she even was part of the grant writing team that helped UW-Oshkosh receive an Action Trackchair for disabled students on campus to loan out and use.
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Recently, the Action Mobility Foundation out of Minnesota announced it was gifting Lane an Action Trackchair of her own. The reveal happened Thursday in Waupun – and it was an emotional surprise for Lane and her family.
"Fantastic Christmas gift. Best Christmas I've had by far," Lane said.
You are invited to consider a donation to the Action Mobility Foundation so more surprises can be made possible.
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