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The ThreeSixtyFive Foundation
It is the mission of the ThreeSixtyFive Foundation to provide, through financial and non-financial means, assistance to physically challenged individuals in returning to an active lifestyle during the first year of their recovery.
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June 19th, 2010
The Foundation's first Recipient, Chris Dongoski, was presented with a handcycle and a set of portable vehicle hand controls, over Memorial Day weekend, as a gift from our organization's many donors and sponsors.
In previous summers, the Dongoski family could often be found riding the local Monon Trail on their bicycles. However, when Chris was paralyzed last November as a result of a fall, returning to the Trail this summer with his wife and kids seemed a daunting chore in an everyday wheelchair. With his new handcycle, this family activity is once again a welcomed chance to spend time together.
In addition to the handcycle, Chris was presented with a set of hand controls that will allow him to operate any car with an automatic transmission. Recently, his family had their minivan fitted with permanent hand controls making it the only vehicle that Chris could drive. This arrangement proved to be a logistical challenge with three kids and many extracurricular activities! This gift will allow Chris to drive his favorite truck and even rental cars on vacation.
As you might imagine, Chris was not very patient in waiting for the chance to get on the handcycle for the first time. It was evident from the get-go that you will be hard pressed to keep him from this newfound opportunity to stay active.
It was a real pleasure to spend a few hours with Chris and his family at their home, and we look forward to helping them as he continues his exceptional recovery.
Read more about Chris, his family, his accident and how he became our first Recipient here.
Below is a video from that morning at the Dongoski's home, along with a photo album here.
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