So many have supported Marla’s ongoing progress! These are updates on Marla’s activities and progress. Please come back as often as you like to see how Marla is doing!

March 19, 2005

March 2005 Update

Marla is ready for spring as weather has begun to warm in Glenwood Springs–as the weather is warming, she hopes to get out on her new bicycle! Many of her high school classmates donated towards getting an adaptive-recumbent bicycle with controls on the left side. On March 11th, Marla and Leo traveled to Denver, where Marla was fitted for her new bicycle at AngleTech cycles, of Woodland Park. Although the weather is still a little chilly for her to get riding, she is definitely looking forward to taking the bicycle out for rides!

February 5, 2005

February 2005 Update

Marla is off to a good start in 2005! She continues to adapt to life in Glenwood Springs, and has made several new friends, including Leigh Phipps, at whose home Marla hand-made some artistic drink coasters as Christmas presents. Marla remains active in the Beta Sigma Phi sorority, and has developed new friendships through the organization, as well. Recently a number of other members and friends of the Glenwood Springs High School Class of 1991 came together in a spirit of generosity and caring to contribute toward Marla’s taking yet another step in her recovery.

December 19, 2004

December 2004 Update

December has been a very busy month for Marla, and for Mary and Leo as well. Right after Thanksgiving, Marla had an appointment with Dr. Sachar, the surgeon who emplaced her artificial elbow. Upon reviewing her most recent x-rays, Dr. Sachar found a break in the ulna (one of the primary bones in the forearm), that Mary and Marla had been suspecting for some time. Marla was very disappointed to hear the news.