Sister Ester Reyes received a recumbant bike from the foundation.

Athletic Interests: I am interested in the bike that I can have at home. I have tried a bike while on dialyis and it did not work out for me.

Goals: I would like to be able to exercise so I can stay strong and have the ability to continue walking. My right leg was amputated in 1997 and it is difficult for me to find exercise that I am able to do. Shad explained a bike that I could have at home and that was easy to use.

Javier received a one year gym membership from the foundation.

Hi my name is Javier R and my goal is to compete in triathlons. I spoke to shad at an event he had at a clinic here in Phoenix AZ. I will begin my training this week. I’m not in good shape but there is an ancient Chinese saying, ” A thousand mile journey begins with the first step”

I was born in the state of Arizona, I am of hispanic descent. I was born into a family of seven I being the youngest of the sons, and two sisters that were born after myself. My father passed away when I was ten years old and so the responsibility of raising the family fell to my mother who had a very limited use of the english language. my mother has always been a person of great determination and strength. A godly woman who despite the challenges she faced in life managed to guide and direct her family with love and a strong hand. Her influence on my life has been an everlasting guide.

I married a wonderful woman. Her name is Maria. We have been married for 21 years and it will be 22 years on July 22nd, 2007. She has been my help and strength throughout our challenges and if I had my life to live over again I would not want to live my life with anyone else.  We have two sons, Isaac and Salvador. Isaac is 19 years old and Salvador is 18.

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Jeffrey received a one year gym membership and personal training from the foundation.

When I was eighteen I was in the Marine Corp. I used to run three miles a day. I would like to build up to that again.  I imagine that if Shad can run 26 miles, there is a new hope I have that I can run three miles again, in spite of my kidney disease.  I would also like to lift weights again.  I want to live as long as I can. Looking at what Shad did I am now convinced that I can do it too.  I would appreciate any scholarship you can award me for a fitness program.   Thank You!