Ryan Anderson

Father of a wheelchair user. Amateur coffee roaster. Enjoys riding bikes.

[Ryan Anderson @rjabikes]

And that's a wrap. Thanks to everyone who donated!

[Ryan Anderson @rjabikes]

Started the @defeatduchenne 33km founders challenge!

[Ryan Anderson @rjabikes]

Started the @defeatduchenne #walktodefeatduchenne 4th year doing the 33km founders challenge

[Ryan Anderson @rjabikes]

@citywaterloo @ONgov @ONTrillium Hi @citywaterloo, does the park have a wheelchair swing or full-support/adaptive swings?

[Kadey BJ Schultz @KadeyBJSchultz]

Happily sharing the whole @CTVNews segment from last night. So proud of Emery.

@AirCanada will we hear from you today?

Advocate questions whether Air Canada has 'cultural problem' after issue with teen's wheelchair https://t.co/WNM7LQdJhH

[Ryan Anderson @rjabikes]

@realColinMac @farwell_WR In Ontario vehicles travelling 40km/hr over the limit in any zones that are below 80km/hr will have their vehicle impounded for 14 days and their license suspended for 30 days. This changed last year and was previously 50km/h over posted limit to receive a stunt driving charge.

[Maayan Ziv @maayanziv]

Today I’ve been dealing with more pain and circulation issues in my legs because @AirCanada broke my wheelchair.

Mobility devices are an extension of a disabled person’s body.

#NotLuggage

[Defeat Duchenne Canada @defeatduchenne]

37 buildings across eight provinces in #Canada will light up red today to recognize World Duchenne Awareness Day #WDAD2022 🎈 https://t.co/USxI2D3x4F
Take action: Snap a pic at the location nearest you or share a selfie wearing red, tagging @defeatduchenne @worldduchenne

[Ryan Anderson @rjabikes]

@mikeboos Kids now are unaware of the struggle of modifying autoexec.bat to optimize the drivers loaded to get around low free system memory.

[Ryan Anderson @rjabikes]

@JoelHardenONDP @JoelHardenONDP check out @MaxsBigRide for route options, yearly fundraiser bike ride between Hamilton and Ottawa to raise funds to find a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (a progressive and fatal genetic disorder that weakens muscles) https://t.co/LUalPoMb9K

[Ryan Anderson @rjabikes]

@MaxsBigRide Congratulations! Amazing job as always!

[Ryan Anderson @rjabikes]

@termcqui Kate's Place in Elmira is good inspiration, as well as the Rick Hansen Foundation Guide to Accessible Play Spaces: https://t.co/Wb37O2E7N9

[Ryan Anderson @rjabikes]

@termcqui Rollable surfaces, smooth transitions (no trip hazards), full support swings and/or zipline, shaded areas, accessible washrooms, raised sand table for wheelchair access, wheelchair accessible picnic tables.

[Defeat Duchenne Canada @defeatduchenne]

🎉BIG NEWS: 400 participants joined the #WalktoDefeatDuchenne across Canada on Sunday, surpassing our goal and raising $220,608 (and counting!) for research, education and care. Thank you for taking action to end #Duchenne #musculardystrophy - we can't do it without YOU 💙

[Ryan Anderson @rjabikes]

@defeatduchenne 33km Founder's Challenge complete for the third year in a row. #walktodefeatduchenne

[Ryan Anderson @rjabikes]

Started our 2022 @defeatduchenne #walktodefeatduchenne

[Ryan Anderson @rjabikes]

Getting ready for the @defeatduchenne #WalkToDefeatDuchenne tomorrow. We are fighting for William and all like him.

[Defeat Duchenne Canada @defeatduchenne]

🗓️ TODAY ONLY #GivingTuesdayCA: The Mike Weir Foundation - @mweirsy, will match all donations (up to $5,000) so that more boys with #Duchenne #musculardystrophy can thrive by living fuller, better, and longer lives. Donate now: https://t.co/1TlXXxoBdi.

[Ryan Anderson @rjabikes]

Duchenne can be passed from parent to child, but approximately 35% of cases occur because of a random spontaneous mutation. In other words, it can affect anyone. Currently there is some great research but no approved treatment for all. There is no cure for Duchenne. #WDAD2021

[Ryan Anderson @rjabikes]

Today, September 7 is #WorldDuchenneAwarenessDay. The 7th day of the 9th month representing the 79 exons of the dystrophin gene. Mutations of the dystrophin gene are responsible for #Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a progressive muscle wasting disease.

[Ryan Anderson @rjabikes]

The genetic mutation prevents the body from producing dystrophin, a protein that is needed for muscles to work properly. Muscles cells become damaged and weaken without this protein.