If you ever get the chance..

[5575]

I was asked if I'd be able to take a child in a wheelchair fishing last week. Without even knowing the details I said of course I would!
Wheelchairs and walleyes is a wonderful organization that's goal is putting lifts in at boat ramps across the state for those in Wheelchairs, so they can get into a boat or pontoon. How awesome is that!
So far they have built them at Beulah bay, Devils lake and this grand opening was held at Hazen bay.
I was blessed to have not just one child in a chair but also her younger twin sisters and their wonderful father came along! They had a little walleye tournament, we were out on the water for only 3 hours but it was by far the best 3 hours I've ever had on the water! We even got a tooth pulled in the boat, oh the memories ha ha!
They will be putting lifts in in the Bisman area next and also Lake Tschida in years to come. If you get the chance I highly recommend you volunteer to take these kids out, it's fishing for all the right reasons!
Here are some pics and a little video I put together. Their dad and I are already making plans to get together this week and again next year for a fun day of fishing with these girls, I can't wait!
Oh and just to let you know i meant nothing derogatory with my handicapped comment at weigh in. It was in regards to me only being able to use one arm, as I had a complete shoulder replacement 3 weeks ago and needed help with the basket.

 

[wslayer]

Very nice, thanks for bringing it to our attention

 

[LBrandt]

You Sir are one kind man. . LB

 

[tikkalover]

Awesome!!!!! Memories made will last a lifetime.

 

[5575]

You Sir are one kind man. . LB

To tell you the truth, I needed them much more than they needed me. I'd do this every week if I could, so greatfull I was asked.

 

[KDM]

Awesome how a little girls smile can turn men into mush. Looks like you and they both had a blast.

 

[Auggie]

Awesome work dude!

 

[5575]

Thanks guys.
I think I'm going to get them all out fishing again in the next day or two.

 

[Jiffy]

This makes me smile. Good job man!

 

[LBrandt]

To tell you the truth, I needed them much more than they needed me. I'd do this every week if I could, so greatfull I was asked.

Its like candy for the soul. LBb

 

[Retired Educator]

Stories like this bring tears to my eyes. Congrats to you and everyone who made these lifts available.

 

[Trip McNeely]

Thats fricking awesome man!

 

[1lessdog]

Everyone need friends like you Chad. Very nice thing you did.

 

[bucksnbears]

Truly a Man's Man!

Unselfish.
Way to go!

 

[ElkHunter]

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558256938602

This weekend at Hazen Bay was amazing. It took a lot of people coming together to make this happen. Thanks to all the volunteers and sponsors that helped make the day memorable for all involved!

If anyone wants to keep up to date with the projects we have going on, you can follow Wheelchairs and Walleyes on Facebook. Thanks!

 

[701FishSlayer]

Doin the lords work. Well done.

 

[1lessdog]

Chad, you have some toe tapping music going on at the end of your video.
Very nice.


Get a couple of Welders and Machinist together and build the wheel chair lifts on to trailers and take them to all the lakes. That would be a fun project.

 

[Prairie Doggin']

One of the greatest things I've seen. Incredible. Glad you got to be a part of it.

 

[ktm450]

Awesome! Kuddos to you!

 

[luvcatchingbass]

I was asked if I'd be able to take a child in a wheelchair fishing last week. Without even knowing the details I said of course I would!
Wheelchairs and walleyes is a wonderful organization that's goal is putting lifts in at boat ramps across the state for those in Wheelchairs, so they can get into a boat or pontoon. How awesome is that!
So far they have built them at Beulah bay, Devils lake and this grand opening was held at Hazen bay.
I was blessed to have not just one child in a chair but also her younger twin sisters and their wonderful father came along! They had a little walleye tournament, we were out on the water for only 3 hours but it was by far the best 3 hours I've ever had on the water! We even got a tooth pulled in the boat, oh the memories ha ha!
They will be putting lifts in in the Bisman area next and also Lake Tschida in years to come. If you get the chance I highly recommend you volunteer to take these kids out, it's fishing for all the right reasons!
Here are some pics and a little video I put together. Their dad and I are already making plans to get together this week and again next year for a fun day of fishing with these girls, I can't wait!

That's great. Looking forward to our Twist of Fate hunt in Sept again. My buddy has killed 2 does with that crossbow you sold him a few years ago, he hasn't had time to hunt in fall the last few years but hoping to change that again this year now that he has a different job.