Harry Lee Morgan Jr. of Port Orange, Florida was the grand prize winner of 2 airline tickets to anywhere in the continental USA. He won the grand prize at Independence Expo, a 2-day conference that is dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.
The 22-year-old Morgan is paralyzed from a spinal cord injury he sustained in a body surfing accident 8 years ago, but is optimistic that he will walk again one day with the assistance of robotic devices.
Harry said attending the Expo was a great experience for him and his family. “My family and I were excited to be a part of the Independence Expo. It showed people with disabilities that there are many opportunities for them to achieve their goals. It also gave attendees different views on living with disabilities and a better understanding of the problems that many of us face,†he added.
Although Morgan said he was surprised by the wide-range of assistive technology products on display at the Expo, especially the all-terrain wheelchairs, he was even more surprised when his name was announced as the grand prize winner. “I am truly grateful. Honestly I still can’t believe that I won. . .and neither can my family. It was the luck of the draw,†he said.
As for his travel plans, Morgan is still not sure how he will use the tickets, but said he is looking for a special girl to share them with.
About Independence Expo:
Hosted by United Spinal Association (www.UnitedSpinal.org
