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The 2LIV4 Tribune
The 2LIV4 Tribune is the anchor for our mission — providing a platform to champion people with disabilities by sharing stories, insights, resources, and inspiration to seek and find 2LIV4 moments and experiences.
What's a 2LIV4?
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Anything that cultivates joy in daily life
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The pursuit or realization of a goal, dream, or life experience
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A purpose, a reason to get out of bed in the morning
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Chris Layne’s Toolbox
Chris Layne’s journey from injury to recovery, filling her toolbox, and finding the joy of advocating for herself and others along the way.
Greg Cooley
Jul 26, 20223 min read
The Hockettes: A Unified Skating Team
How a Michigan synchronized skating team integrates skaters of all abilities into their programs.
Denise Fisher
Jun 28, 20224 min read
Mary Fuchs’ Journey (So Far) with Friedreich's Ataxia
Mary Fuchs refuses to let Friedreich’s Ataxia interfere with achieving her dreams, including river rafting, ziplining, and helping others.
Joanne de Biasi
May 3, 20226 min read
Choosing Positivity – Deb Curren’s Recovery Story
In 2018, Deb Curren was told she likely wouldn't walk again. But thanks to her positivity, that hasn’t kept her from enjoying retirement!
Deb Curren
Mar 31, 20224 min read
How to Know It's Time to Accept Help
Joanne deBiasi discusses her process of determining when it's time to accept help.
Joanne de Biasi
Mar 22, 20224 min read
Improving Writing and Communication Skills Through Assistive Technology
How people with disabilities can use accessibility features on devices to improve their writing and communication skills.
Denise Fisher
Feb 22, 20223 min read
Meet Trionic Veloped Winner Timothy Ketcham, the Nature-Loving Veteran
After acquiring a disability, Veteran Timothy Ketcham reluctantly gave up hiking in the mountains — until he won a Trionic Veloped walker!
Betsy Bailey
Feb 1, 20222 min read
Congrats to Deb Curren — Airtime Watertime Floatsuit Winner!
Meet one of the lucky winners of the 2LIV4/Airtime Watertime Floatsuit giveaway, Deb Curren!
Betsy Bailey
Jan 20, 20221 min read
Dallas Abilities Expo, Here We Come!
2LIV4 will be at Abilities Expo Dallas! Come learn about assistive tech, adaptive sports, accessible travel, and more!
Betsy Bailey
Dec 2, 20211 min read
Falling Into an Exceptional Walker
Founder of 2LIV4 Greg Cooley talks about his journey of accepting the use of a walker and finding one that suited his wants and needs.
Greg Cooley
Nov 2, 20212 min read
Find Your 2LIV4 at The Hartford Ski Spectacular
The Hartford Ski Spectacular brings people together for one of the nation’s largest winter sports festivals for people with disabilities.
Bryan Blakely
Nov 1, 20212 min read
CODA: Life in All Its Beautiful Messiness
The film CODA, which means “Child of Deaf Adults,” invites us to laugh, cry, and open up to experience life in all its beautiful messiness.
Bryan Blakely
Oct 8, 20214 min read
Entertainment, Empowerment, and Education at Abilities Expo Phoenix
Come see us and get some 2LIV4 swag at Abilities Expo Phoenix from September 10 – 12, 2021.
Greg Cooley
Sep 8, 20212 min read
The Impact of Adaptive Sports and Recreation
Participation in adaptive sports & recreation can have a profound impact on the lives of people living with disabilities and their families.
Pamela Kalstrom
Sep 1, 20214 min read
The XVI Summer Paralympic Games in Tokyo
As excitement builds for the Summer Paralympic Games starting August 24, 2021, we take a look at the origins of this incredible competition.
Kathleen Cowan
Aug 22, 20213 min read
Purposeful Miracle
Read about Ashley Lamb’s full facial reconstruction after a boating accident and her quest to live a purpose-driven life in the aftermath.
Kathleen Cowan
Jul 18, 20216 min read
Mom Interviews 2LIV4 Founder Greg Cooley
Pam Kalstrom interviews her son and founder of 2LIV4 Greg Cooley about his life before and after his brain injury and why he founded 2LIV4.
Pamela Kalstrom
Jul 11, 20216 min read
Finding Purpose, Pursuing Passions as an Independent Quadriplegic
EB Forst’s thoughts on finding purpose and the pursuit of her passion for travel while living as an independent quadriplegic.
Kathleen Cowan
Jun 15, 20216 min read
People First Adventure Traveler
Shannan Williams discusses her 2LIV4 passion of travel, collecting memories, and how she has managed living with cerebral palsy since birth.
Kathleen Cowan
Jun 10, 20215 min read
Summer Camp for Kids and Adults with Disabilities
Living with a disability, you may not have had the same summer camp opportunities as your non-disabled peers. Well, this is YOUR summer!
Kathleen Cowan
Jun 8, 20213 min read
Journey of a Bilateral Amputee
How Mike Morea learned to successfully cultivate his 2LIV4 as a below-the-knee bilateral amputee living with Type I Diabetes.
Kathleen Cowan
Jun 3, 20216 min read
2LIV4's Founder Greg Cooley's Story — Told by Mom
As the mother of 2LIV4’s founder Greg Cooley, Pam Kalstrom recounts her perspective of his accident, brain injury, and the aftermath.
Pamela Kalstrom
Jun 1, 20216 min read
Taking the Plunge Through Perseverance and Persistence
Hi, this is Greg Cooley, the founder of 2LIV4. Today, I wanted to share with you how I found one of my 2LIV4s — scuba diving.
Greg Cooley
May 25, 20214 min read
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