Michael Olsen

Michael Olsen

United States of America
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Waterville, NY

At just 23 years old in 2007, was working constructing on what seemed to be a normal day. While framing an exterior wall when he stepped on a stud that sent him front flipping down the stairwell. He fell 8 feet and landed on his back, suffering a complete spinal cord injury.

“Where there’s a will, there’s a way.”

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High Fives has provided:

CW Construction Home Modifications $2,500

Michael Olsen

“This grant will help make my bathroom in my new home fully accessible for a wheelchair user so I am able to independently take care of myself.“

– #HighFivesAthlete, Michael Olsen

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