2011 Wheels for Love Drive Recipients

In 2011, Ross Lurgio School Nurse, Mrs. Boo Zotto and 8th Grade Student, Patrick McWilliams were selected to recieve Segways. The extra money we raised along with donations form corporate sponsors went towards a Segway for Paxton Williams, then a 2nd grade student from New Boston. Nurse Zotto, Patrick McWilliams, and Paxton Williams all are all enjoying the "freedom to move" the Segway provides. Thank you to all who helped make this possible!

2011 Wheels for Love Celebration

Sam Caswell and Crystal Courney, the 2008 recipients, joined Nurse Zotto, Patrick McWilliams and Paxton Williams at the final Celebration assembly at the Bedford High School Track.

Paxton Williams on her Segway.

Paxton loves her Segway! When Paxton was nine months old, she was diagnosed with cerebral palsy which affects her ability to move or coordinate the use of her muscles. The Segway now provides Paxton with more "freedom to move"!

2010 Wheels for Love Drive Recipient

Marine Corporal Andrew James Johnson was our 2010 recipient. Injured in Afhanistan in 2008, Corporal Johnson spent 1 1/2 years recovering and rehabbing at Balboa Naval Hospital in San Diego,CA. "I really appreciate all that your students have done to help me further "roll" on with my life. Your generosity and willingness to give back to others are what makes me proud to have fought for this country."

2009 Wheels for Love Recipients

Collin Laflamme and Jenny Carignan thank those who supported the 2009 Wheels for Love Drive. They now have more "freedom to move" with their Segways. Collin enjoys fishing, hiking, and going on walks with his family with his Segway. Jenny has been sited taking part in baseball games and "marching" on the field of Memorial High School with her band...all on her Segway!

2009 Easter Seals "Walk With Me" 5K Road Race

Collin and Jenny join past recipients, Sam and Crystal at the 2009 Easter Seals "Walk With Me" road race. All were able to complete the race on their Segways.

2008 Wheels for Love Drive Recipients

McKelvie's first "Wheels for Love Drive" helped Sam Caswell and Crystal Courtney gain more "freedom to move". Sam and Crystal were in sixth grade here at McKelvie when they got their Segways. They are now at Bedford High School, and the Segway has had a big impact on their lives.

20008 Easter Seals' "Walk With Me" Road Race

Crystal and Sam joined other ES Riders on the 2008 Easter Seals' "Walk With Me" race. They were able to finish ahead of the pack on their Segways!
Pictured Left to right: Crystal, ES Riders' founder Tom O'Reilly with Andy Martin, Sam, and Alex Draco.

Crystal Courtney

Crystal always has a smile on her face. She is very thankful for her Segway and thanks McKelvie and corporate sponsors for helping her achieve more "freedom to move"!

Sam Caswell at Bedford High School

Sam is really enjoying his Segway. You may see Sam moving through the halls of Bedford High School, going on walks with his family, or at Make A Wish events, golf tournaments or many other activities...all on his Segway.