All posts tagged in: Cure Medical

Betsy Bailey · Community Partners · Entertainment · Medical Devices · Spinal Cord Injury · Wheel:Life

Dec 12

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From St. Louis to LA: Meet the Newest Rollette Conner Lundius

Growing up in a small, cozy town in Southern Illinois, Rollettes star Conner Lundius began her dance career as a kindergartener. With a strong dance background in her early years, Conner went on to dance competitively throughout high school before ...

Betsy Bailey · Accessible Travel · Exercise · Health · Medical Devices · Spinal Cord Injury · Wheel:Life · Wheelchair Sports

Oct 16

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Madman David Poole Invites You to Join His Outdoor Adventures

Townsend, Montana native “Madman” David Poole is rarely, if ever, indoors. If you do catch him in a place with indoor plumbing and heating, he’s either asleep at home or at work, traveling the country with the Abilities Expo as a ...

Betsy Bailey · Advocacy · Entertainment · Health · Medical Devices · Special Events · Special Offers · Spinal Cord Injury

Aug 12

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2019 Rollettes Experience Empowers Women Who Roll Worldwide

The powerful movement of women empowering other women known as the Rollettes is at it again, as a sold-out Rollettes Experience kicks off August 15–18, 2019, in Los Angeles. More than 165 women from 10 countries including Australia, Poland, and ...

Betsy Bailey · Medical Devices · Rehabilitation Programs · Special Events · Spinal Cord Injury · Wheel:Life

Jun 19

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Cure Advocates Pay It Forward with SCI Peer Counseling Nationwide

A popular community program hosted by Cure Medical advocates aims to pay it forward by offering free spinal cord injury peer support events via local rehabilitation hospitals and nonprofit organizations nationwide.  The complimentary Pay It Forward ...

Betsy Bailey · Community Partners · Medical Devices · Special Events · Spinal Cord Injury · Wheelchair · Wheelchair Sports

Apr 17

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5 Ways to Grow Your Circle of Friends Who Roll

Friends who have rolled a mile in your shoes are precious indeed. They understand issues that others may not and can offer lifestyle suggestions or comforting advice at times when you need someone who can relate. Often though, the challenge for many ...

Betsy Bailey · Health · Medical Devices · Special Events · Spinal Cord Injury · Wheel:Life · Wheelchair · Wheelchair Sports

Feb 18

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Rollettes Star Samantha Lopez Shares Her Backstory

In this Wheel:Life interview, Sam Lopez of the Rollettes discusses overcoming spinal cord injury to find her life’s purpose, what the Rolling Sisterhood means to her, and what lies ahead. Sam Searched for a Loophole After SCI Samantha Lopez, who ...

Betsy Bailey · Medical Devices · Wheel:Life

Dec 17

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Visit these Bucket-List Accessible Travel Destinations in 2019

This New Year, resolve to explore your world with these U.S.-based accessible travel destinations at the top of your bucket list! These accessible travel suggestions and related photos below are part of the Wheels UP! Accessible US Travel ...

Betsy Bailey · Medical Devices · Spina Bifida

Oct 17

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Meet Stanley + More Great Resources for Kids Who Cath

When you watch Stanley, a 15-month-old Bernedoodle, work with kids, it’s apparent that he was born for the job. He recently joined his trainer, Isys Johnson, and owner, Jan Wade, at the Abilities Expo in Boston and was a crowd favorite! Stanley is ...

Betsy Bailey · Exercise · Special Events · Wheel:Life · Wheelchair · Youth Programs

Aug 20

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Edna Serrano is a Roll Model for Strong Latina Women

Below, Edna Serrano of the Rollettes shares her story of growing up with a disability and overcoming obstacles to lead the way for other young women who roll. Edna Serrano: A Survivor From the Beginning She was only weeks old when Edna Serrano ...

Monica Manley · Community Partners · Wheel:Life · Wheelchair

Jun 25

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New! A Pocket-Sized Cure Hydrophilic Kit Made for You

A new pocket-sized kit from Cure Medical is now available for people who prefer to use a hydrophilic catheter and the sterile technique when self-cathing.  Read on to discover the advantages of the Cure Hydrophilic Kit and how you can be one of the ...

Monica Manley · Community Partners · Health · Wheel:Life

Apr 23

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Norah Self-Caths in Kindergarten, Thanks to this Free Resource

It’s a given that kids who cath want to be like their friends at school. When 5-year-old Norah Kerr was ready to go to kindergarten, her parents sought out ways to help their daughter learn to cath independently with as little assistance as ...

Monica Manley · Community Partners · Health · Spina Bifida · Wheel:Life · Wheelchair

Dec 19

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4 Tips to Help Teach Your Child About Self-Catheterization

At a certain age, kids will be the first to tell you that they want more freedom, and more independence, especially as they head off to school. For many children who have Spina Bifida, part of that sense of independence includes being able to take ...

Monica Manley · Community Partners · Medical Devices · Special Offers · Spinal Cord Injury · Wheel:Life · Wheelchair

Oct 11

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Introducing the New Cure Ultra Coude Intermittent Catheter for Men

Cure Medical has unveiled the new 16-inch Cure Ultra® Coude Intermittent Catheter for men who are seeking an easy-to-use, pre-lubricated catheter that will not kink when it is bent. If you are having trouble self-cathing, or if you have ...

Monica Manley · Community Partners · Special Offers · Wheel:Life · Wheelchair

Aug 30

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Made for Kids! The Pediatric Hydrophilic Cure Catheter + Free Backpack Program

Parents only want what’s best for their children and keeping them safe from harmful chemicals is becoming an everyday battle. This is especially true for parents whose children use wheelchairs. Kids who have Spina Bifida, for example, may be ...

Monica Manley · Wheel:Life

Jun 21

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Rick Hayden Rolls on Capitol Hill for Your Rights

When Rick Hayden visited the US Capitol last week, he went with your well-being in mind, and he took nearly 200 like-minded friends with him to advocate on your behalf!  Those friends included several famous faces like the Rollettes dance team, as ...

Monica Manley · Assistive Technology · Community Partners · Spinal Cord Injury · Wheel:Life · Wheelchair

May 23

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Following Your Inner Guidance with Kristina Rhoades and How National Ramp is Helping Her Do It

Editor’s Note: Kristina Rhoades is a mom, wife, speaker, writer, and life coach. She endured a complete spinal cord injury at the age of 10 months, leaving her in a wheelchair for life. As an avid advocate for the disability community, she ...

Monica Manley · Assistive Technology · Community Partners · Spinal Cord Injury · Wheel:Life · Wheelchair

Feb 16

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Jenn Sexton Shares Her Secret for Independence: An Extra Long Cure Catheter

Jenn Sexton was five weeks pregnant when she and her husband, Thomas, decided to make a day of riding all-terrain vehicles near their home in Dalzell, S.C.  One moment she was laughing and having a great time, and the next instant she felt herself ...

lisagetsocial · Exercise · Special Events · Spina Bifida · Wheel:Life · Wheelchair

Oct 14

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Cure Medical Supports Spina Bifida Association’s Research & Awareness

Each October, the Spina Bifida Association strives to shed more light on the causes, treatment and support for this paralyzing birth condition.  The goal of this year’s #BeyondAllLimits campaign by the SBA is to increase the awareness of the ...

lisagetsocial · Health · Medical Devices · Special Offers · Wheel:Life · Wheelchair

Aug 15

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Unveiling the New Cure Ultra Intermittent Catheter for Women

Ladies, the new Cure Ultra™ intermittent catheter for women is now available, and you’ll love how easy it is to use and discreetly store while you’re out and about. The Cure Ultra is the latest in a series of DEHP & BPA-free ...

lisagetsocial · Medical Devices · Special Events · Wheel:Life

Jun 27

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New Cure Medical M14XL Intermittent Catheter Inspired by Spina Bifida Association Event

Getting involved in events and associations that offer resources related to your disability is a great idea! We encourage everyone who visits Wheel:Life to get connected with a group of peers for support, for all the fun you can have and for all the ...