Katie Feirer - Ms. Wheelchair Michigan 2021-2022 Ambassador

Happy National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day!

Having Cerebral Palsy I have been told:

I would never leave the hospital... I’m currently in chapter 29 of my story, with few hospital visits.

I would never go to college… I have 3 degrees and a career I love.

I would never play sports… So far I’ve played hockey, tennis, soccer, rugby, etc., and the list is growing.

Be the writer of your own story, don’t let other peoples’ assumptions define you!

“I'm through accepting limits, 'Cause someone says they're so, Some things I cannot change, But 'til I try, I'll never know!” – Wicked, Defying Gravity 💚

Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day! Forever thankful for the lifelong friendships, opportunities, and career participating in sports has brought me.

Katie on TikTok Happy National Girls & Women in Sports Day! Forever thankful for the friendships & opportunities participating in sports has brought me.

Sashes and Soccer ⚽❤️

Excited to not only be on a soccer team with these ladies, but advocating along side them as well! From left to right, Little Miss. Wheelchair Michigan- Rozy, Ms. Wheelchair Michigan Ambassador- Me, Teen Miss. Wheelchair Michigan- Zoey.

Officially sashed this afternoon! Here's to continuing to advocate for adaptive sports and adaptive fitness opportunities for all

So true! 💚

Image description: Quote saying "Sometimes the greatest gift you can give another person is to simply include them." With a wheelchair user fist pumping someone who is standing..

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Attended an Adaptive Curling Clinic with Detroit Curling Club yesterday! It is safe to say curling is now on my list of favorite sports to play. Curling can be adapted to meet everyone's needs, whether it's propelling the stone with your arm, using a stick, or attaching a device to a wheelchair. Thank you to the Detroit Curling Club for putting on a great clinic!

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Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I hope your day is relaxing and filled with lots of yummy food, family and friends.

🏑🏀 Started out this week with hat tricks and 3 pointers!

Yesterday GVSU Recreation & Wellness hosted a drop in wheelchair basketball and hockey event, with the help of the Michigan State Adaptive Sports Club supplying the necessary equipment. Thank you to both GVSU Recreation & Wellness and the MSU Adaptive Sports Club for a great event! 🏀🏑

Hello I'm Katie Feirer, the Ms. Wheelchair Michigan Ambassador for 2021-2022. Join me as I raise awareness of Ms. Wheelchair Michigan, Inc., while advocating for my platform to raise awareness of adaptive sports and fitness whether in person or virtually.

About Me:

Katie Feirer is a resident of Southwest Michigan with Cerebral Palsy. Katie currently works collegiate recreation with Marketing and Communications. She recently earned her Master’s degree from Central Michigan University in Sport Administration.

Katie credits her passion for collegiate recreation and adaptive sports and fitness to Michigan State University. During her undergrad at MSU, Katie was introduced to adaptive sports and fitness while working with the MSU Recreational Sports and Fitness Services Department. She’ll never forget the feeling when the tennis ball hit her racket for the first time, or when she was gliding across the floor playing wheelchair hockey.