A 13-year old Riven Adams the motor vehicle crash on May 1st 2020, changed his life as he sustained an injury to the spinal cord which rendered him with a paralysis from chest down.
Riven plays with the Blue Action Trackchair and enjoys the company of his four-legged friends when he explores the backyard of his family. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)
The mother of Riven’s Bronwyn Bell-Adams created an GoFundMe site to collect money to purchase a brand new action trackchair. Donations were successful, as an amount of $14,634 was raised.
The chair will feature an exclusive camouflage design that is specifically designed to Riven. It is expected to be available in about eight weeks.
“You people are incredible. We’ve made it to our goal and feel grateful more than words can express and feel extremely loved and cherished. Peace be for you all. You are in our prayers. our sincere gratitude,” Bell-Adams said.
Prior to the accident, Riven played for his local Straughn Peewee Football Club and was also part of soccer, basketball and swimming teams. Riven was only 9 years young at the incident.
“Today, Riven is a 13-year-old fighter. He is a fighter with a phenomenal spirit that is evident in all that his actions. He never gives up and doesn’t back down. He enjoys laughing with his pals and enjoy time with his pets, and take part in outdoor activities. He enjoys fishing and hunt, and is a persistent hunter, and is a lover of being outdoors with his dog and family.”
Bell-Adams also said that he was able to test drive his brand new chair.
“It was awe-inspiring to be able to see him sitting on his chair. He was able to drive around the majority of the property, and also explore areas that he’s not been in a position to explore after the crash. He was eye to eye with his best friend as well as his mother. The chair allows him to have the liberty of wandering through the woods and engaging in things outside with his friends and family. The chair will allow him to participate in many other activities when he has this chair as well as the freedom to be outdoors and enjoy nature. This chair will give him opportunities that were previously restricted. It will help him fly.”
Action Trackchair is based in Marshall, Minnesota, with dealers across all 50 states and throughout the globe. Joey Blackburn of Brewton serves as the dealer for Florida as well as Alabama and utilizes two models, the ST as well as the TR models in his daily day life.
“This personal experience has helped me understand how to best assist customers in selecting the best product for their requirements. My favorite thing about working as an Action Trackchair dealer is getting disabled persons outdoors with their families and friends. family members knowing that they won’t be stuck. Florbama will take care of the client, regardless of the circumstances. I am not afraid to travel to the client, whether for service or to test the comfort for the chairs. I trust the product since it has transformed my life and I’d like to give others the same experiences and possibilities. The most important values Florbama is a firm believer in to the highest standards are honesty, integrity, work ethic and making a difference. Work hard and you will reap the rewards,” Blackburn said.
Riven is the child of Andy and Bronwyn Bell-Adams. He is also the grandson of Margo Russell. There are five brothers and sisters: Tindell, Tina, Andrew, Roan, and Logan.
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