Griswold ― Jillian Harpin enjoyed water skiing Saturday morning in loops around Pachaug Pond.
Harpin, a Wethersfield resident who had a spinal cord injury about six years ago, used an adaptive water .
Roman Leykin, 36, suffered a traumatic brain injury and had both his legs amputated after being hit by a NYC subway train in 2018. He is now competing in an 5K and 6K events on prosthetics.
Every year, Gaylord Hospital hosts the Gaylord Gauntlet, a 5k run and obstacle course. The best part: it celebrates athletes who have overcome life-changing.