We welcomed a new skier at our 2021 Wright City event. LeAnn has MS, and never expected to be
able to ski again like she did as a teenager. Despite some trepidation, she was excited and ready to
jump in. She was very successful and skied while seated several times that day. She then attended
the Lake St. Louis event where she continued practicing and increasing her skills. By the time
Summer Splash at Creve Coeur Lake came, she approached us, asking if there was any possibility
for her to ski standing up.

We are always up for these challenges, and we had a solution. Using the triple bar that we purchased
this year courtesy of donors like you, we were able to have a skier on either side to support her as she
came out of the water. Once out of the water, the side skiers split off and she was skiing on her own!
Her progress and commitment were inspirational, and her story and smile are one of many. MDWSA
is here for these athletes, and your donation is an integral part of our ability to help them be successful.