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Quadriplegic Bowler Aaron Parker Bowls a 209
My friend
Aaron Parker bowled a 209 on March 23rd, 2013. Many people have bowled
that well before, but not many -- if any -- who have lived with
paralysis for more than 31 years.
Aaron has been a C7
quadriplegic since July 1st, 1981. He is paralyzed from his chest down
and thus uses a power wheelchair. That doesn't sound like a typical
description for someone who just set a personal bowling record of 209,
but adding an IKAN Bowler to a wheelchair allows its user to bowl in a
way that is equivalent to how able-bodied people bowl (so says the
USBC). For an explanation and video example, checkout
WheelchairBowlingRecords.com.
I personally find it amazing
that someone who has been paralyzed for over 31 years can compete in a
sport on a level "playing field" and do so very well. Here's Aaron's
scoresheet:
On that
day, our Central Florida Quad Squad group had four wheelchair users
bowling: Brenda, Lilian, Aaron, and me. We also had a University of
Florida graduate student taking video of us for a story she's doing for
a class assignment. But the video camera didn't bother Aaron, as he
bowled his second ever game of 200 or better with his 209. All of us had
fun, but Aaron had top score of the afternoon (I finished with the
second highest with either a 169 or 179; I truly don't remember which it
was). Anyway...
It's fitting that I'm posting Aaron's new record
on Easter, because Aaron is a Christian man who is always quick to
recognize and give thanks to his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ (He's my
Lord and Saviour too and if He's not yours, He can be if you
desire; feel free to
ask me how here).
As Aaron said after bowling 209, "All glory
to the Lord!"
Indeed -- and CONGRATULATIONS Aaron!
For Aaron's
previous best, click
HERE.
Bill Miller :-)
C1-2 Quadriplegic with a 255 High Bowling Game
Co-founder of Manufacturing Genuine Thrills Inc. d/b/a MGT
My blog:
http://powerwheelchairusers.blogspot.com
Business website:
http://www.ikanbowler.com
Personal website:
http://www.lookmomnohands.net
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