Ms. Wheelchair VA 2007-2008
Buddy Hayes & Ellie (service dog)
Buddy Hayes, CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist ) of Chesapeake was crowned Ms. Wheelchair Virginia 2007-2008. Buddy uses a wheelchair due to MS, she is an American Veteran, an accomplished wheelchair athlete, and a national motivational speaker. Buddy's platform is "Sports and recreation for everyBODY" and her motto is "Desire to Inspire". She travels with her service dog, Ellie.
Congratulations to Buddy on receiving the Tony Mullins Courage Award for her speech at the 2008 Ms. Wheelchair America pageant on July 28, 2007!
For more info on Buddy, visit www.mswheelchairva.com.
