Maryangela

LATEST ARTICLES ( 21 )

• Will2Walk Foundation

  

  I discovered the Will2Walk foundation last year. They graciously helped me with funding for an RT300 FES Bike, which has a price tag as much as a new compact... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2015 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION

• Pay(Pal) It Forward

  

  It’s been months since I’ve posted anything. Between my mother passing away and trying to deal with everything else in my life, my post would have most... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2014 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION

• Keeping Up With Mary Vaccaro

  

  I’ve decided to post some random pictures and a few videos that were taken over the last few months. For those of you that follow me on Instagram, this may be... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• I Stand Corrected

  

  It’s been quite some time since I posted anything. I have had several posts started, but in the midst of each, I always seem to get stricken with a severe case... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Only Place Where Success Comes Before Work is in the Dictionary. ~Vidal...

  I asked my Miami PT therapist, Carla Ruhl, to write something about the various activities that I’m doing at therapy and the strides that I’ve made. Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION

• “Fitness, If It Came in a Bottle, Everybody Would Have a Great Body.” – Cher

  

  It’s been a while since I have posted a blog update. I really need to be more disciplined with my writing because I actual have a lot to say. Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION

• NO ONE CAN STOP YOU WHEN YOU DECIDE THAT YOU’LL NEVER QUIT—Dan Waldschmidt

  

  Having an injury like this has taught me that perseverance is key to getting to that unimaginable goal, that’s why being relentless at therapy is so important,... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION

• Top Chef Miami

  

  One thing that I truly miss is cooking and throwing fabulous dinner parties. Those that know me will firmly attest that I’m all about food, cooking, and... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Dear Kim Kardashian

  

  Dear Kim,First, please allow me to congratulate you on the recent news of your pregnancy. How exciting for you. You must be glowing and overjoyed, but was this... Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2013 CELEB, ENTERTAINMENT, HUMOR

• The Miami Project Human Trials Have Begun!

  I wanted to share this letter that Ross just received today from Nick and Marc Buoniconti regarding the first transplantation of the Schwann cells in a human!... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION

• I Can’t Deal With Stupid

  

  Since the injury, my social life has been practically non-existent, partially because of my insecurities. The only time I really go anywhere is when Ross is her... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION

• Does This Wheelchair Make Me Look Fat?

  

  Me and Ross on the red carpet Lately I’m finding it a bit difficult to write about new things in my life when everything has been pretty much the same for a... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION

• Auld Lang Syne

  

  I haven’t posted anything for a while and I wish that I could blame it on the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. I would be lying if I said that was the... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2012 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION

• HOMEland Insecurity

  

  I have been out of the hospital since September 1st 2012. Adjusting to life on the outside wasn’t easy at the beginning. I can understand why it can be difficul... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2012 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Same 4 Walls

  

  At the end of my stay of Jackson Memorial Rehabilitation Center, thats all I wanted to do is get out of there… “Why am I here then? Did I do wrong? Did I sin... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2012 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION

• Fu…[sci]

  

  Another sleepless early morning thanks to the spinal cord injury. Yes, it’s that  bad.  It’s so degrading that at 43 years old I have to have someone wipe my... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2012 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION

• Don’t $@&* With Me Fella’s…..It’s Not My First Time at the Rodeo

  

  This is a letter that I emailed to the CEO of Jackson Memorial Hospital on the last night of my stay there. I actually got a response from him. Dear Mr.... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2012 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION

• More, More, More Le Fleur

  

  Ross never forgets to send me fresh flowers every week to let me know that I am in his heart forever.  His support keeps me focused and strong to carry on.... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2012 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION

• And The Gold Goes To…

  

  Jackson Memorial Hospital brought a unique version of the Olympics to South Florida. The power wheelchairs obstacle course, the 30-foot speed walk for patients... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2012 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION

• I’ve Got Some Nerve

  

  As all women do I worry about what I wear and how my body looks. There’s a whole other side of being a woman in a wheelchair.  You’re a sensual being. You want... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2012 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION