Adaptive Athlete’s Paralympic Dream Driven by Purpose Amidst Pain
December 6, 2024 News, Upcoming EventsCheck out this inspiring feature on our amazing Triumph Ambassador, Kyle McKittrick, recently highlighted in Noozhawk – Freshest News in Santa Barbara County.
Before his accident, Kyle was living an active life in Santa Barbara, balancing work in construction, bartending at Pierre Lafond in Montecito, hiking with his dog, and playing sports. But in 2018, a motorcycle crash left him paralyzed from the chest down and with partial hand paralysis.
Struggling with depression at first, Kyle discovered his path forward through physical activity. Despite being a quadriplegic, he began focusing on strengthening the muscles he could control, with the goal of regaining his independence.
To read the full article and learn more about Kyle’s journey, click below!
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