Michael Glen, the first paraplegic in the world to become a hot-air balloon pilot, will share his inspiring story with students at two south Reno schools this week.
Glen is scheduled to speak at Galena High School just after 8 a.m. Wednesday. He will then speak at Marvin Piccolo School starting between 9:30 and 10 a.m. Thursday.
He'll also offer tethered balloon rides to young people with disabilities. All riders must obtain a ticket, and can do so by contacting Laura Dickey at 775-334-3123.
Glen's trip to Reno is being sponsored in part by the Reno Access Advisory Committee. The spinal cord injury that paralyzed him from the waist down occurred when he was involved in a car accident at age 21. An Arizona resident, he shares his story and his hot-air balloon with people throughout the country, and serves as an ambassador for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation.
Glen also is scheduled to attend the Great Reno Balloon Race, which runs Friday to Sept. 13.
For more information about Michael Glen, visit www.rollingpilot.com.
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