Bob Wieland:
The Greatest Blessing
Do you often wonder what YOU can do to make this world a better place? Do you imagine yourself as too small or too insignificant to really make a difference?
You are invited to read about someone who despite all odds is making an impact on thousands of people every day with his efforts. And now he is asking you to do the same.
Bob Wieland is a man of vision. He is the kind of person who has dreamed of a better world despite whatever mountain he has had to climb to make it so. As a young man Bob was always one to serve and this included his enlistment in the Army and deployment to Vietnam. It was here Bob faced an unimaginable tragedy when he stepped on a land mine while trying to save a fellow soldier.
For many people living life without your legs would have been enough to retire and focus on their own needs, however Bob Wieland's vision of a better world transcended his own personal issues and drove him to bigger and better thing.
Maybe you've heard of Bob's awe inspiring trek across the USA using his arms? It was during this record breaking walk that he raised thousands to support the impoverished.
Surely for most people that would have been enough, but not for Bob. In Early 2011 Bob Wieland set out on a cross country bike tour and fund raiser to earn money for one of his favorite causes, The Dream Center. Throughout the journey Bob has met thousands of people and made just as many friends who are supporting him and his cause.
Now we're asking you to help in whatever way you can. Click on the link below to go to our donation page. Bob calculates it will take 12 million rotations of his pedals to make it across the USA. Please sponsor 1 or as many as 200 rotations so that he can continue to show the Dream Center how together we can make a difference.
In 1986 Bob
completed a 3000 mile walk across America on his arms.
In 1996 Bob rode a hand cycle 6000 miles across America and back
In 2011 Bob's doing it all again for the Dream Center and he needs your support.
"Living is still the best way to celebrate life"
The video above is just one of the many news stories Bob has
received
on his cross country journey. On many occasions he has said how
grateful he is for the continued support of his family and friends from
around the world. Now you have a chance to be one of Bob's supporters.
Big or small, the only thing that matters is you participate and show
you care.
Bob
Wieland's cross country ride is in support of the Dream Center, a
volunteer organization that supports nearly 40,000 inner city
individuals and families faced with the kind of insurmountable
challenges that most people can't even imagine. Learn
more about the Dream Center project.
Your sponsorship of Dream Ride 3 will go to help rehabilitation programs for teens and adults, a transition shelter for homeless families, hunger and medical relief along with foster services. This is the purpose of the Dream Center and the drive behind Bob Wielands cross country ride and requests for your support.
When you recognize Bob's amazing feat, against so many odds can you understand the passion that he must have for such a worthy cause. And, with very little effort on your part, you can show him that he can make a difference. Yes, I want to make a difference
Latest News
Bob Wieland Is Showing up in Ohio
By Popular Request for "Unleash the
Champion Within!"
The one and only man who ever walked across America on his arms; Bob "Mr. Inspiration" Wieland just might finally be slowing down - riding that is... but just for the moment!
You can join Bob At His "Breakfast with Bob" in Toledo, Ohio April 30, 2012 at Toledo Stone Oak Country Club for eggs, pancakes and "Mr. Inspiration."
Although he is supposed to be near Mobile, Alabama headed west on a three wheel hand cycle as part of www.dreamride3.com, he will be showing up in the state of Ohio.
He won't be riding in Ohio but has taken on the challenge to speak at 15 different Ohio events in the Buckeye state.
SEE SCHEDULE BELOW
Breakfast with Bob Series - “Unleash the Champion Within”
on the following dates and locations:
April 30th Toledo Stone Oak Country Club
May 4th Youngstown Youngstown Country Club
May 8th Dayton Dayton Country Club
May 11th Cincinnati (1) TPC Rivers Bend
May 14th Cincinnati (2) Ivy Hills Country Club
May 18th Cleveland (1) Lakewood Country Club
May 22nd Cleveland (2) Mayfield Sand Ridge Country
Club (Mayfield facility)
May 25th Akron Firestone Country Club
May 29th Columbus (1) Scioto Reserve Country Club
June 1st Columbus (2) Columbus Country Club
Wieland can be contacted for interviews and more
information by contacting Brett Bohl at 614-588-7026.
Bob Wieland & Dream Ride 3 Take
on a Greater Mission!
Bob Wieland and DreamRide3 are taking on a greater Mission than a hand-pedaled extreme cycle-ride across America and back.
If you talk to Bob, DreamRide3 never was only about an extreme athletic feat for a 65-year-old double amputee peddling a three wheeled cycle as fast as he can.
Bob says it isn't called "Dream RACE 3" but rather "Dream RIDE 3" because the number one goal is to make himself available to draw attention to the needs of some special people all across America!
He says Read the whole story....
Bob Wieland Chosen among the Five
Greatest Packers You Never Heard of
Bleacher Report recognizes Bob Wieland as one of the five greatest Packers that you never heard of.
Not everyone knows how Bob became an inspiration to the Green Bay Packers and then coach Lindy Infante. Read the whole story....
Bob Wieland and Vietnam Comrades
Meet at Washington DC Vietnam Memorial
Bob Wieland spoke Monday, November 21 at the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington DC in the
presence of several of his comrades who served
with him in Vietnam to commemorate the 25th
anniversary of Bob's first visit to the wall when
he walked across America on his arms and was
also greeted by president Ronald Reagan who
was the first to call Bob "Mr. Inspiration."
The gathering included JROTC students and
instructors. Bob and "Beating the Odds"
founder Rocco Scalzi are planning on
introducing Rocco's Quarterbacks of Life
curriculum to all the students in the DC
JROTC schools.
Later on in the evening Bob was honored at
the Washington Capitals hockey game as he
was recognized on center ice where he
received a two-minute standing ovation by over
18,000 in attendance.
Bob and Brett Bohl who is national manager for
Crusaders Equipment display Bob's honorary Jersey
from the Washington Capitals hockey team.
Bob receives Bank of America award
Bob "Mr. inspiration" Wieland was honored by Bank of America by receiving the
prestigious 2011 Neighborhood Excellence Initiative "Local Heroes" award in Beverly Hills on
Wednesday, November 2, at the Los Angeles County
Museum
of Arts. The annual celebrated function pays tribute to several
individuals
for their contributions to the community of Los Angeles.
Mr.
inspiration, as Bob was affectionately called by Pres. Ronald Reagan,
was one of Bank of
America's chosen "Local Heroes," as he
took time from his 7000 mile, double across America bike
ride
to attend the event.
Master of ceremonies Rick
Dees of "Rick Dees in the Morning" 92.3 FM in Los Angeles and
syndicated
nationally was on hand to bestow the honors while such notables as
Laker Hall of Fame
guard Jerry West and others made the
evening a delightful event.
David Darnell,
Co-Chief Operating Officer of Bank of America, of Charlotte, North
Carolina saluted
the recipients and included special words
about Bob. Thanks also goes to Janet Lamkin, California
President
for B of A, who also attended. Arcadia branch manager Stephanie Lau was
responsible for
nominating Bob for the coveted award.
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Bob Wieland tests his new INVACARE Top End Excelerator XLT Pro hand crank cycle he will use during 7000 miles for Dream Ride 3; while getting encouragement from Quinton Aaron (left), who co-starred as Michael Oher in the movie "The Blind Side" and Rocco Scalzi (right), founder of "Beating the Odds." | Bob gives support on a Thursday night to Bethany Hamilton (Soul Surfer) at her movie premiere along with Quinton Aaron who played a costarring role in the movie "The Blind Side." Bob Is Chairman of Quarterbacks of Life Team and both Bethany and Quinton are fellow Quarterbacks Of Life in the "Beating The Odds Foundation.'' |
