Gary.Greiner@f21.n272.z1.fidonet.org (Gary Greiner) (11/30/90)
Index Number: 12055
Just in case some of you missed it, Bill Irwin completed his hike of
the total length of the Appalachian Trail (over 2000 miles) today. HE
If I recall correctly, he is 50 and has been blind for the last 22
years. His guide dog was the only one accompanying him. It took Bill
eight months to complete his accomplishment. The news made both TV and
radio. He was also featured on TV sometime during the 8 month period.
Good education for Mr/Ms Public to see that the disabled are able.
Cheers,
TM
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Internet: Gary.Greiner@f21.n272.z1.fidonet.orgEarl.Appleby@hnews.fidonet.org (Earl Appleby) (12/29/90)
Index Number: 12602
[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]
Congrats to Bill Irwin, the first blind hiker to complete the Appalachian
Trail! His story of pluck and perseverance can be found in file area 12 of
the Handicap News BBS (203-337-1607) as HIKER.ZIP.
PS--Since this is my first visit on Blink Talk, please allow me to introduce
myself, I'm Earl Appleby, director of CURE, a nationwide network of the
impaired, infirm, their families, and those who simply care. You may learn
about my father, who LIVED nearly 10 years in coma, and about CURE, which he
inspired by downloadin VUTSIGNS.ZIP and CURE.ZIP in file area 26 of Handicap
News (see previous number).
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