• Overcoming Loss

    Posted by Rose Kwett on December 15, 2021

     Jennifer Stratton’s daughter , Caitlin, wanted to share a photo with her kindergarten class of an athlete wearing his gold medal in wheelchair rugby at the 2008…


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  • Champion Passes

    Posted by Rose Kwett on April 18, 2021

    Nick Springer, 35 years old, contracted Meningococcal Meningitis at age 14 died suddenly on April 14. Nick had both legs amputated above the…


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  • Father’s Love

    Posted by Rose Kwett on June 18, 2018

    Gary Springer created an award at the National Meningitis Association and who has worked tirelessly to support both his son and the organization that seeks to help others. …


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  • Meningitis Drill

    Posted by Rose Kwett on April 7, 2017

    The meningitis drill event, which involves some 350 volunteers and emergency response partners includes a presentation by former Springfield resident and Paralympic Game gold medalist Nicholas Springer who contracted…


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  • Winning Spirit

    Posted by Rose Kwett on July 17, 2016

    Nick Springer will compete for the fourth time in the U.S. wheelchair rugby Paralympics in Rio.


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