Michael
Checking the top of the balloon
during inflation
Checking the top of the balloon
during inflation
Rolling Pilot
| Schedule of Events April Tucson, Arizona May 1st, 2nd 3rd - Roswell, New Mexico June 19th, 20th, 21st - Salina, Utah 26th, 27th, 28th - Panguitch, Utah |
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Michael's Dream Page.
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The First Wheel Chair Hot Air Balloon Pilot
At 31 years of age Michael Glen became the first paraplegic hot air
balloon pilot in the world. The son of two public school teachers, Bill and
Susie. Michael was raised in Roswell, New Mexico, with his brother,
Chris.
His father has been involved in ballooning since 1973, before Michael
was born. It seemed natural that Michael would follow in his footsteps.
Michael grew up an athlete with a thirst for challenge. Two months
after his 21st birthday, Michael was involved in a single car rollover that
left him paralyzed from the waist down with a spinal cord injury. Nearly
10 years later, despite all the physical and mental challenges, he
accomplished his lifelong dream of becoming a balloon pilot.
Michael resides in Tucson, AZ with his wife, Shawn. He worked in the
travel industry as the manager of a travel office.
He has traveled to the U. K., New Zealand,
and almost every corner of the United States;
he is not done yet. Along with his passion for
travel, sports and ballooning, Michael has
always had a passion for making a difference
in people’s lives.
Michael is now involved in sharing his
experiences through giving motivational talks
and sharing his balloon with others.
Michael has also been selected as an
Ambassador for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation.
At 31 years of age Michael Glen became the first paraplegic hot air
balloon pilot in the world. The son of two public school teachers, Bill and
Susie. Michael was raised in Roswell, New Mexico, with his brother,
Chris.
His father has been involved in ballooning since 1973, before Michael
was born. It seemed natural that Michael would follow in his footsteps.
Michael grew up an athlete with a thirst for challenge. Two months
after his 21st birthday, Michael was involved in a single car rollover that
left him paralyzed from the waist down with a spinal cord injury. Nearly
10 years later, despite all the physical and mental challenges, he
accomplished his lifelong dream of becoming a balloon pilot.
Michael resides in Tucson, AZ with his wife, Shawn. He worked in the
travel industry as the manager of a travel office.
He has traveled to the U. K., New Zealand,
and almost every corner of the United States;
he is not done yet. Along with his passion for
travel, sports and ballooning, Michael has
always had a passion for making a difference
in people’s lives.
Michael is now involved in sharing his
experiences through giving motivational talks
and sharing his balloon with others.
Michael has also been selected as an
Ambassador for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation.
| Contact Information: If you would like Michael to come to your event or give a talk about the challenges he has encountered and conquered please contact him at: Michael Glen (e-mail) PO Box 155 Cortaro, AZ 85652 520-349-4825 |
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Link to YouTube Movie about Michael
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2q3wyds13Js
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2q3wyds13Js
