Spinal Cord Injury and Paralysis Community

Daily Dose
This is where the staff of the Reeve Foundation is sharing up-to-the-minute information and putting some context around the news affecting the spinal cord injury and paralysis community. Not to mention insight into what's going on here at the Foundation. Feel free to comment and offer suggestions. We'll respond.

subscribe via rss

View All Posts

Utah Chapter car and bike show revs it up again

Posted by: Gerthro
Thursday, 29 July 2010

Comments (0) | Add Comment

For the third year running, the Keep On Rollin' Charity Car and Bike Show to benefit the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation rolled up big participation from car owners and spectators.

The show, held July 17th at Brighton Ski and Snowboard Resort, is the brainchild and passion of Ryan Stevenson, 30, of Salt Lake City, Utah. Ryan sustained a spinal cord injury five years ago while snowboarding at Brighton. The annual event is supported by the Utah Chapter of the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, of which Ryan is a founding member.

About his injury Ryan said, "It was like somebody threw a hand grenade into my life, things just went all over the place." He cites his family and the Reeve Foundation for helping him recover and get back to life. He explained, "They lifted me up and said we're here for you, and whatever you need, you have it."

A '65 Chevy Impala helped Ryan steer his life in a positive direction again. In a way, it was part of his therapy. "I've always wanted an old school Impala that I could make into a cool hot rod," he said. Ryan and his dad restored the car and came up with a plan. Ryan wanted to do what he could to help find a cure for paralysis and help others with similar injuries. Keep On Rollin’ was the result. “It’s a win-win for everybody” he said.

The truth in that statement was evident as 250 cars and bikes were on display for the hundreds of spectators who enjoyed perfect summer weather, great music and food. Cars and bikes included everything from classic and custom Mustang’s and Corvettes to chopped Hot Rods, Ferrari’s, Porches and custom motorcycles. Key sponsors included Willy's garage, Kindig Design, R & M Engineering Carl’s Jr., Firehouse Carwash, and JC Hackett.

The 2010 show took in nearly $15,000 which will go to support the research and quality of life programs of the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation.

To see photos of the event, click here. To see the KSL-TV article, click here. For a review of the Deseret News article, click here. For more information visit the Keep On Rollin’ website and Facebook page, or the Reeve Foundation Utah Chapter Facebook Page.

Like the Reeve Foundation.

Follow the Reeve Foundation.

Subscribe to the Reeve Foundation on YouTube.

Join our Reeve Foundation Paralysis Community.

Categories: Chapter News, Events and Workshops