Sigrid Laegreid’s life changed forever on December 26th, 1991, when she was run over by a drunk driver. She sustained a permanent spinal cord injury, which left her paralyzed from the mid-chest down for the rest of her life. Despite her paralysis, Sigrid has not let it slow her down, in fact she describes herself as adventurous, generous and goal oriented. Sigrid simply states, “In life, I always strive to do my best and not complain. I try to focus on my blessings and not worry about my limitations.”
Sigrid has worked for Nordstrom’s since 1987 and received the “All Star” award in 1998 and again in 2004. She was also honored by Antioch University with a humanitarian award for her years of service at Teen Hope, as a founding Board Member and Fundraiser.
Sigrid’s community achievements include her involvement with a National Injury Prevention program called Think First. She has given presentations to students of all ages about the importance of making “good choices, so they don’t get hurt,” with an emphasis on the importance of reducing underage drinking.
As Ms. Wheelchair Washington 2007, Sigrid will focus on promoting healthy lifestyles for people with disabilities through education within the community. She titles her platform, “Wheels 2 Fitness-Access for better health through exercise.” She also hopes to increase awareness to exercise facilities throughout Washington State to provide equal access to wheelchair users.
Sigrid will travel to Maryland in July to compete in the National Ms. Wheelchair America Program.
Contact Information for speaking engagements:
Sigrid Laegreid, Ms. Wheelchair Washington 2007
15530 Bothell Way NE #C7, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
PH: (H) 206-361-6304
Sigrid has worked for Nordstrom’s since 1987 and received the “All Star” award in 1998 and again in 2004. She was also honored by Antioch University with a humanitarian award for her years of service at Teen Hope, as a founding Board Member and Fundraiser.
Sigrid’s community achievements include her involvement with a National Injury Prevention program called Think First. She has given presentations to students of all ages about the importance of making “good choices, so they don’t get hurt,” with an emphasis on the importance of reducing underage drinking.
As Ms. Wheelchair Washington 2007, Sigrid will focus on promoting healthy lifestyles for people with disabilities through education within the community. She titles her platform, “Wheels 2 Fitness-Access for better health through exercise.” She also hopes to increase awareness to exercise facilities throughout Washington State to provide equal access to wheelchair users.
Sigrid will travel to Maryland in July to compete in the National Ms. Wheelchair America Program.
Contact Information for speaking engagements:
Sigrid Laegreid, Ms. Wheelchair Washington 2007
15530 Bothell Way NE #C7, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
PH: (H) 206-361-6304
(W) 206-303-6704
Or Contact Tammy Wilber, State Pageant Coordinator\Ms. Wheelchair Washington 2006
PH: 206-714-1253
Email: Tammywheels@yahoo.com or Tammy.Wilber@Varilite.com
The Ms. Wheelchair Washington 2007 Pageant was sponsored by NEXTSTEPS NW and VARILITE®
Email: Tammywheels@yahoo.com or Tammy.Wilber@Varilite.com
The Ms. Wheelchair Washington 2007 Pageant was sponsored by NEXTSTEPS NW and VARILITE®
1 comment:
Sigrid,
It was such an honor to get to meet you an spend sometime getting to know you last week. Please keep in touch.
Autumn
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