Is there a hack driver available

[kaitsdad]

Forum members -

I've been thinking about asking this for a while now - so here goes -

I'm a recently retired Scoutmaster - and there are two boys in my troop that are disabled, and live in wheelchairs.

I've posted a bunch of troop pictures here on Smugmug -

Camp Whitsett 2005 pictures

If you move up from this gallery a level, you'll find more pics. You may have to dig about to see them, as they are mixed in with other scouts.

These kids could have joined a 'special needs' troop - but they both elected to join our troop, and they have excelled. They are really neat young men !

What I want to do is see if there is a hack owner (or two) out there that would be willing to show up on a weekend, and take one or both of them for rides - nothing long, say 30 minutes or so - but just to give them the experience.

City of Orange, in Orange County, California.

They would have to be belted in - and then wedged in with pillows (which can be provided) as they can't hang onto anything. They have just enough motor skills to pilot the electric wheelchairs they use. They'd need helmets to wear - communications would be a plus - any ideas would be welcome !

I've discussed this with their parents - and they are cool with it. I've asked them not to discuss it with the boys, until someone commits, and we can put it together.

I'll ask that someone post this on other boards that you may be members of. I'd really like to do this for them before they finish their senior year of high school - as they'll be heading out to college.

Please post any comments, you can PM me if you like.

Thanks So Much, Everyone !!

 

[fjr]

I'd offer but I'm too far. Good luck.

 

[Rogue]

You might want to try HERE . I'm sure there must be a group in Orange County.

 

[kaitsdad]

fjr, Thanks for your wishes.

Rogue - THANK YOU !! I did as you suggested -

:clap: :clap: :clap:

My post was reposted at other regional forums - and I've made contact. It looks like the boys will be going for a hack ride this coming May.

I'll take pics and do a posting - YEEEHAAWWW!!

 

[sparky3008]

What is a hack ride?

 

[radman]

Time was a hack was a cab. Have also heard of it being a sidecar. Often it's the guy doing warranty work on a late model motorcy.........never mind.

 

[kaitsdad]

What is a hack ride?

"hack" is slang for a sidecar.

And Radman is correct - there are several other meanings - :blink:

 

[sparky3008]

What is a hack ride?

"hack" is slang for a sidecar.

And Radman is correct - there are several other meanings - :blink:

Thanks, I had a feeling it was something like that but a computer hack or just a bad motorcycle pilot came to mind also. :huh:

 

[gr8eyes]

Kaitsdad, I don't want to sound negative with this because I think the idea of doing something neat for these kids is cool, but have you thought about the legal ramifications for you in case of an accident?

The lawyers on the board would have better suggestions I'm sure but I would be a bit concerned.

Glenn

 

[kaitsdad]

Kaitsdad, I don't want to sound negative with this because I think the idea of doing something neat for these kids is cool, but have you thought about the legal ramifications for you in case of an accident?
The lawyers on the board would have better suggestions I'm sure but I would be a bit concerned.

Glenn

Glenn,

I so appreciate your comments and concerns on this. To put your mind at ease, what is being planned is to make the boys participants in a long-standing corporate sponsored ride for charity.

The parents are on board, and will have no problem with any paperwork that needs to be done.

I won't go into detail at this time about the event, (because I don't have many) but sometime in the second week of May you'll see a post with pics of the event.

Cheers !!