Easter & your C6
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St. Jude Donor '08 thru '23
Easter & your C6
My handicapped son and I will drive my C6 tomorrow morning to a children's shelter in town to spend a few hours with the kids. I usually give a few a couple of rides but only if there's an adult I trust to look after my little boy.
It's a weird situation. The children like to see a Corvette and it's also good for them to see a handicapped child associated with the car.
I'm not sure about the psychology behind it all, but I believe it has something to do with "I'm down and out but I'm not handicapped physically" or something along those lines.
I don't judge anyone by whether their Christian or not. However, everyone who is graced with a corvette should live an unselfish life and realize just how lucky we are.
It's a weird situation. The children like to see a Corvette and it's also good for them to see a handicapped child associated with the car.
I'm not sure about the psychology behind it all, but I believe it has something to do with "I'm down and out but I'm not handicapped physically" or something along those lines.
I don't judge anyone by whether their Christian or not. However, everyone who is graced with a corvette should live an unselfish life and realize just how lucky we are.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Indy IN
I used to give the kids I worked with(autism) rides in my heavily modded 06 GTO. They seemed to get a kick out of it when I gave it some gas. One boy would smile, laugh and clap his hands excitedly, it was great see him enjoying it as much as I did.
Hope you have nice weather and a good time.
Hope you have nice weather and a good time.
Drifting
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From: "Cottage Country" Ontario
Good of you to give your time Raazor. So often we just need to look past the "handicap" to the person inside. Kids are kids; they typically appreciate the same stuff, handicapped or not. 
Burning Brakes
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From: Lower Macungie Township ; Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
I must say this and this is the place to post it.
30 years ago when my son was only 1 year old, he had to spend Christmas in the hospital. My wife and I went to church and then to the hospital to see him. When we got to the hospital there was a young man , perhaps a junior or senior in high school sitting with him and entertaining him. He introduced himself and said to me: I am Jewish and I have been taught to help others. This is not my holiday so I came to the hospital and do what I can to cheer up the kids who have to spend their Christmas here until their families arrive. I was so impressed by this young man. We try and help out kids whenever we can today, perhaps moreso because of him. I wish I knew where that young man is today; I'd love to thank him for changing my thinking.
30 years ago when my son was only 1 year old, he had to spend Christmas in the hospital. My wife and I went to church and then to the hospital to see him. When we got to the hospital there was a young man , perhaps a junior or senior in high school sitting with him and entertaining him. He introduced himself and said to me: I am Jewish and I have been taught to help others. This is not my holiday so I came to the hospital and do what I can to cheer up the kids who have to spend their Christmas here until their families arrive. I was so impressed by this young man. We try and help out kids whenever we can today, perhaps moreso because of him. I wish I knew where that young man is today; I'd love to thank him for changing my thinking.
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Drifting
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From: Orange CA
Happy Easter to all.
I am handicapped (Both legs amputated at the knee at 20 now 41) and people love the fact that I drive a corvette and think it's awesome. They want to see how the car is controlled with my hands and I show them. People love my sense of humor when they see my license plate. Corvette magazine did an article on me a few years back. Peace out.
I am handicapped (Both legs amputated at the knee at 20 now 41) and people love the fact that I drive a corvette and think it's awesome. They want to see how the car is controlled with my hands and I show them. People love my sense of humor when they see my license plate. Corvette magazine did an article on me a few years back. Peace out.
Melting Slicks
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From: Georgia
Happy Easter to all.
I am handicapped (Both legs amputated at the knee at 20 now 41) and people love the fact that I drive a corvette and think it's awesome. They want to see how the car is controlled with my hands and I show them. People love my sense of humor when they see my license plate. Corvette magazine did an article on me a few years back. Peace out.
I am handicapped (Both legs amputated at the knee at 20 now 41) and people love the fact that I drive a corvette and think it's awesome. They want to see how the car is controlled with my hands and I show them. People love my sense of humor when they see my license plate. Corvette magazine did an article on me a few years back. Peace out.
Drifting
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From: Orange CA
Here a pic of the Hand Controls. I do not have a pic of them on my car but are the same. Gas is down form 9:00 to 7:00 and push forward to brake. Can trail brake and power brake too. They are about 1000- and GM reimburses you up to 1000- for adaptive equipment.
Pro
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From: Ronkonkoma NY
St. Jude Donor '08-'09
My handicapped son and I will drive my C6 tomorrow morning to a children's shelter in town to spend a few hours with the kids. I usually give a few a couple of rides but only if there's an adult I trust to look after my little boy.
It's a weird situation. The children like to see a Corvette and it's also good for them to see a handicapped child associated with the car.
I'm not sure about the psychology behind it all, but I believe it has something to do with "I'm down and out but I'm not handicapped physically" or something along those lines.
I don't judge anyone by whether their Christian or not. However, everyone who is graced with a corvette should live an unselfish life and realize just how lucky we are.
It's a weird situation. The children like to see a Corvette and it's also good for them to see a handicapped child associated with the car.
I'm not sure about the psychology behind it all, but I believe it has something to do with "I'm down and out but I'm not handicapped physically" or something along those lines.
I don't judge anyone by whether their Christian or not. However, everyone who is graced with a corvette should live an unselfish life and realize just how lucky we are.
Well Said!!!! That's a great thing your doing.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 2,009
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From: orange county n.y.
My handicapped son and I will drive my C6 tomorrow morning to a children's shelter in town to spend a few hours with the kids. I usually give a few a couple of rides but only if there's an adult I trust to look after my little boy.
It's a weird situation. The children like to see a Corvette and it's also good for them to see a handicapped child associated with the car.
I'm not sure about the psychology behind it all, but I believe it has something to do with "I'm down and out but I'm not handicapped physically" or something along those lines.
I don't judge anyone by whether their Christian or not. However, everyone who is graced with a corvette should live an unselfish life and realize just how lucky we are.
It's a weird situation. The children like to see a Corvette and it's also good for them to see a handicapped child associated with the car.
I'm not sure about the psychology behind it all, but I believe it has something to do with "I'm down and out but I'm not handicapped physically" or something along those lines.
I don't judge anyone by whether their Christian or not. However, everyone who is graced with a corvette should live an unselfish life and realize just how lucky we are.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 2,009
Likes: 8
From: orange county n.y.
Happy Easter to all.
I am handicapped (Both legs amputated at the knee at 20 now 41) and people love the fact that I drive a corvette and think it's awesome. They want to see how the car is controlled with my hands and I show them. People love my sense of humor when they see my license plate. Corvette magazine did an article on me a few years back. Peace out.
I am handicapped (Both legs amputated at the knee at 20 now 41) and people love the fact that I drive a corvette and think it's awesome. They want to see how the car is controlled with my hands and I show them. People love my sense of humor when they see my license plate. Corvette magazine did an article on me a few years back. Peace out.
Really cool license plate. You do have a great sense of humor! Stay safe, enjoy!