Anything Is Possible

Stephen J. Wampler is a prime example of my life philosophy, just because you have a disability does not mean you're disabled! In Summer 2010, Steven Wampler will become the first person with cerebral palsy to climb to the top of El Capitan peak in Yosemite National Park,according to an article put out by PR Web entitled, New Website Launches Wampler Foundation:Helping Physically Disabled Kids Have Richer Lives The peak is twice the size of the Empire State Building.



He is doing the climb for two reasons:
1) To prove anything is possible
2) To raise money for The Stephen J. Wampler Foundation

This foundation provides wilderness programs for disabled childern. It is a week long sleep away camping program set to teach disabled childern that they can be independent and live fulfilling lives. It provides them with many oppuntunities to gain daily living and social skills. "As one participant noted, 'I now realize that I'm NOT just disabled, I've got so many things to do and accomplish!'", as stated in the article.



Wampler decided to create this foundation that provides these services because he too was sent to an Easter Seals camp for disabled kids at the age of nine. He calls it a "life changing adventure". He wants other disabled kids to have these experiences and thats why he created a foundation that pays for kids to attend various programs.

For more information about Wampler, his life and his efforts, you can visit his wife's blog, Elizabeth's blog and check out this Saturday Night Live video below.

Wamp Video from Michael Brueggemeyer on Vimeo.