John Curcio biked 100 miles to raise funds for some of the special programs at the "Y."
John was paralyzed in a roofing accident in 1988. He uses a hand-powered bike to go the distance for this 100-mile ride.
He credits the Y for helping him get into shape and adjust his eating habits. Since joining about six years ago he has gone from over 300 pounds down to 200.
Realizing what a difference the facility has made on his life, he decided to join the crew at Spring Valley and has been working there ever since.
John sets the fund-raising goal to $15,000 each year and, to date, has helped raise over $30,000. These funds will be used to help community members take part in programs at the facility that they may not be able to afford.
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In 1988 John was employed as a roofer when he suffered a major accident. The ladder he was using broke causing him to fall two and a half stories. John suffered from a severed spinal cord leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. He says he has been in a wheelchair for over 30 years.
He completed his goal of 100 miles using the Sci-fit arm bike which allows him to stay in his wheelchair and peddle using his arms.
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To donate to John's Ride for the Y, you can visit: https://gpyconnect.philaymca.org/johns-ride-for-the-y