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Look what happened during the 2014 Rincon Classic surf contest
The 22-year-old performs in the popular ‘Nitro Circus Live’
While some people might feel bad for Aaron Fotheringham, who was born with spina bifida and cannot use his legs, the 22-year-old wheelchair athlete from Las Vegas who is also known as “Wheelz” wouldn’t change his situation for the world.
Fotheringham is genuinely stoked to be in his wheelchair and grateful for the opportunities it has provided him him. Currently, he is traveling around with some of the top action sports athletes in the world performing in the “Nitro Circus Live” television show … More
Stoked News has posted a number of Aaron’s videos on the web site. Use the search box on the top right corner of the page and search for “Fotheringham” Aaron’s a very impressive guy.
Sonoma Raceway lost one of its most visible and devoted staff members last year when longtime Vice President of Media and Community Relations, John Cardinale, passed away after a two-year battle with Stage IV stomach cancer.
Cardinale is one of nearly 11,000 people who will die from stomach cancer in the U.S. this year, and the raceway will continue its efforts to battle the deadly disease at the 3rd annual John March Against Stomach Cancer on Saturday, Jan. 18.
This unique fundraiser offers the public a chance to help raise funds for No Stomach for Cancer (www.nostomachforcancer.org) and enjoy a symbolic “march” around the raceway’s 12-turn, 2.52-mile road course. John’s March has raised nearly $29,000 over the past two years … More