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My Name is Reginald (Fritz) Pantophlet aka Ready To Move Pantophlet 4life. My mother happily give birth to a healthy baby boy on June 19, 1968. I am single and live independently in a rented apartment on the beautiful island of Sint Maarten, Dutch West Indies.
Thirty-three years ago, my life change when I was in a horrific motor bike – car accident that left me paralyzed from waste down. That evening I was flown to Ashford Medical Center in Puerto Rico, where I had a 24-hour surgery on my spine. I remained in the hospital for a month, then transfer to a rehabilitation center in Rio Piedra's, where I stayed for 11 months. Since then, I have been Paralyzed and move around with a Customize Wheelchair.
After returning to Sint Maarten, I had to learn to live my new normal life. Being a paraplegic didn’t stop me from remaining a positive person with a bubbly personality. I got interested and participated in wheelchair sports. In the Summer of 1998, I was invited to Holland to participate in some wheelchair races. I proudly represented my country and won a silver medal for the Netherlands Antilles in the 100-meter sprint. It really doesn’t matter in what state you are; it is your acceptance of what you are capable of doing, regardless of your disability.
Later in life I decided to work really hard on some dreams I wanted to achieve. I became an advocate for the paraplegic and disabled. Not much attention is given to this vulnerable group. We were left behind. Someone has to be the spoke person and make aware of the talent and gifts found among the paraplegic and disabled. I also want to be a motivational speaker, to talk on the behalf of this vulnerable group, and show how we can be treated like anyone else. We want to be given the opportunity for further education, senior positions at work, explore political careers, etc. That’s when I decided to seek assistance and started Fritz Pantophlet Paraplegic Foundation - Ready To Move in 2018.
My next step is to address the lack of proper wheelchair access and transportation for the Paraplegic and disabled. For me to get around with ease and help my brothers and sisters at the same time, I need to get a special Customized van. We then can be more independent.
So, this Gofundme page was created to make Awareness and to Raise Funds to get the Customized Van,The Dealership In is Mobility Works. Miami and i visited there twice .They can customize any van to your specific needs that will allow you to drive and be independant. Our goal to reach in this project is $75 000 This includes the vehicle, shipment, insurance, and road taxes.
We surely hope to be able to count on your support by being part of this project or opening doors for us to be able to thrive and be given the opportunity to be the best we can be as member of this comunity.But my main Objective is to Achieve this Van.That will help My Brothers and Sisters who are Paralyzed / Disable..To Get around not only in the day but the night as well, Fritz Pantophlet Paraplegic ReadyTo Move 4life
Thirty-three years ago, my life change when I was in a horrific motor bike – car accident that left me paralyzed from waste down. That evening I was flown to Ashford Medical Center in Puerto Rico, where I had a 24-hour surgery on my spine. I remained in the hospital for a month, then transfer to a rehabilitation center in Rio Piedra's, where I stayed for 11 months. Since then, I have been Paralyzed and move around with a Customize Wheelchair.
After returning to Sint Maarten, I had to learn to live my new normal life. Being a paraplegic didn’t stop me from remaining a positive person with a bubbly personality. I got interested and participated in wheelchair sports. In the Summer of 1998, I was invited to Holland to participate in some wheelchair races. I proudly represented my country and won a silver medal for the Netherlands Antilles in the 100-meter sprint. It really doesn’t matter in what state you are; it is your acceptance of what you are capable of doing, regardless of your disability.
Later in life I decided to work really hard on some dreams I wanted to achieve. I became an advocate for the paraplegic and disabled. Not much attention is given to this vulnerable group. We were left behind. Someone has to be the spoke person and make aware of the talent and gifts found among the paraplegic and disabled. I also want to be a motivational speaker, to talk on the behalf of this vulnerable group, and show how we can be treated like anyone else. We want to be given the opportunity for further education, senior positions at work, explore political careers, etc. That’s when I decided to seek assistance and started Fritz Pantophlet Paraplegic Foundation - Ready To Move in 2018.
My next step is to address the lack of proper wheelchair access and transportation for the Paraplegic and disabled. For me to get around with ease and help my brothers and sisters at the same time, I need to get a special Customized van. We then can be more independent.
So, this Gofundme page was created to make Awareness and to Raise Funds to get the Customized Van,The Dealership In is Mobility Works. Miami and i visited there twice .They can customize any van to your specific needs that will allow you to drive and be independant. Our goal to reach in this project is $75 000 This includes the vehicle, shipment, insurance, and road taxes.
We surely hope to be able to count on your support by being part of this project or opening doors for us to be able to thrive and be given the opportunity to be the best we can be as member of this comunity.But my main Objective is to Achieve this Van.That will help My Brothers and Sisters who are Paralyzed / Disable..To Get around not only in the day but the night as well, Fritz Pantophlet Paraplegic ReadyTo Move 4life