Alpin Haus Marine Injury help to Ras

In 2005, Ryan was injured while in Iraq and is now confined to a wheelchair, the result of severe head injury, that normal communications disrupted brain to the muscles in his legs, left arm and elsewhere. Despite these obstacles, he will participate in his first marathon, the route traveled in a specially equipped bicycle wheel, while the cart is driven by the "legs" - former Marine Staff Sgt. Bryan Purcell.

Because of Sgt. Ryan's physical condition, special travel arrangements necessary to transport him from his family home in Ellenville, NY, to Washington, DC He can not fly or drive a car or a vehicle modified and must travel with two medical assistants. A traveling wheelchair, a conventional wheelchair, cycle racing, and many other issues must also be included.

After learning of his problems the way, individuals and companies affiliated with the Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) stepped in to assist the safe passage Ryan for control. FMCA is an international organization of RV owners / enthusiasts and commercial companies that are members of the RV lifestyle to support.

Alpin Haus RV Amsterdam, NY, an FMCA commercial member, donated the use of Knight's 40-foot Monaco motor for Ryan's trip to Washington. Diesel-powered RVs have all the comforts of home and includes three slide outs to increase the interior when parked. Adirondack Trailways, based in New York, donated the use of 45-foot buses, which are accessible to wheelchair passengers that Ryan's family and supporters will bring to Washington, serving as a transport in the city for Ryan during the race.

As one participant marathon 30,000, Ryan will compete in class wheelchair, pushed by a group of supporters known as Team 413 (413 indicates the number is "alive day," April 13, 2005, when he suffered injuries in Iraq). He will operate from the cycle of the control arms to propel themselves forward while running mate Purcell pushed from behind.