Help Dave get an Action Trackchair!

The short of this fundraiser is that David can be more active, and feel more included in his circle of friends with the use of an Action Trackchair. He will be able to more fully enjoy the outdoors, something he already dedicates his life to as the Land Use Officer of the Red Rock 4-wheelers and being an active member in Moab Friend for Wheelin'. Dave was given the opportunity to test drive an Action Trackchair, and for the first time was able to "hike" with his family and friends to places he had always wanted to, but never could see before. His exact words were: "For the first time, I felt fully included."

Unfortunately our insurance will not help us cover the cost of this very amazing, life changing, machine.


I want to introduce you to Dave... I could write it myself or, I could let you read what has already been said about him, and I think that might be best here (Thank you Jim for these kind words):



"Who is Dave Adams and why would I need to write a story about him? The later question I have no answer for, but the first one, well the first one I can honestly tell you he is a person that will leave a lasting impression upon you and will become a part of your life before you know it. Dave Adams is one of the most amazing people I know. Just a quick fact before we get started. Dave has what is called Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. I won’t bother going into details about it, so look it up if you want, you will find a lot of good informative information about it, even though most in the US have never heard of it. I had not until I met Dave and even then, it was literally years before I knew the name or anything about it. Why would I not know what ailment of someone that I consider such a good friend and an amazing person? Because that IS NOT who Dave is. That is a something that Dave has and has it he does. He owns it, he does not let it own him. Me asking Dave about it would be like asking you why your eyes are brown or blue. It is a characteristic of Dave and it makes him who he is, it does not take away from him, it enhances his Daveness. Yeah, I know it is not a real word, but if you met Dave, you would know exactly what I was talking about and be calling up Merriam-Websters and demanding it becomes one........


.........What you just read IS Dave Adams. He is the Coach, the Chief of the APC  (Adams Pit Crew).  You see he is the center of a very tight universe that feeds off of kindness and friendship and love.  Dave has not had the easiest life, but he is NEVER a victim.   He is the guy yelling at you from his chair telling you that you didn’t tighten the bolt on the transfer case enough when he can’t even see the thing.  He is the guy telling you that you need to go faster and hurry up and fix his jeep so that he can go out in the morning. But he is also the guy that would do anything in the word for anyone.   He and his wonderful wife Misty open their lives and home up to anyone that needs a place to stay. Whether for a night, a week or a year, I know you are welcome there.    And they accept you quickly into their lives and you accept them into yours.  I have stopped and talked to people that I met though Dave and Misty on my way to other locations.   Why?  Because we share a common trait that makes us all better people. That trait is having Dave in our lives.   I know that I may catch some grief over this from people who may read it and you can tease me all you want. But you look me in the eye and tell me you don’t feel the same way.   So I started this out by asking the question, “Who is Dave Adams?”  Well you know, I realize that now, with a few tears in my eyes.. (why ???? I don’t know…)  that who is not the right question. The better question is “What is Dave Adams?”


He is a good that you don’t usually find, he attracts good, and he makes you feel good.  We are all better for knowing him.  What do I mean he attracts good?   Well his wife Misty is one example.  She is the sweetest person you will ever meet.  Kind and generous and willing to do whatever she can to help you.  And Dave and Misty have a circle of friends and family that surround them. They are the core because I truly believe that people at attracted to that kind of pure goodness / Daveness  and they want to be part of it.   We are all better people for it and I am glad to say that Dave Adams is my friend. I admire him......"


David also dedicated his life to Boy Scouts until he was no longer physically able to do so. Working on staff, and volunteering at numerous local, regional, and national events in an effort to be a positive influence to the youth he worked with.

He now dedicates his life to the youth of Moab, Utah as a history and geography teacher, and assistant debate coach at the local highschool.