Registration is Now Open! Freewheel Whistler 2013
Freewheel Whistler is back and registration is now OPEN!! The camp will take place in July 11th-24th in Whistler BC and is open to individuals with spinal cord injuries who are looking to find balance, connect with their peers and engage in some exciting adventure activities in the beautiful Whistler British Columbia.
Spots are limited so register soon!
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The Freewheel Whistler Camp is an adventure retreat for the young at heart who have recently sustained life changing spinal cord injuries.
Mission
The mission of Freewheel is to empower youth who have recently sustained a life changing spinal cord injury by providing exciting opportunities for adventure and outdoor recreation, peer mentorship and a safe and fun environment to discover the potential for active living with a disability.
Purpose
The purpose if Freewheel is to provide a sense of balance and a kick start back to life after a life changing injury. We aim to provide an [more]
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If you click on the blue box to the left of where you enter your information you will be able to double up your votes. You can also double up your votes by voting on a wireless connection AND through a 3G network.
You can vote everyday until May 10th. Some of the best ways to remember?
1-make this page your homepage so when you open up the Internet you're already there!
Or
2- set a reminder in your smartphone (if you have one)!
Thank You for your support! Every vote helps!!
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Hey,
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