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Tahoe man headed to compete in the Endeavor Games
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/08/2016 - 1:33pm
The South Lake Tahoe community pulled together behind Ryan Wallace in 2014 when he needed to buy a new prosthetic leg, which even at a discounted $25,000 was out of reach for the native man.
At the age of 19, Ryan had to have his leg amputated due to a rare form of bone cancer. The leg he received was wearing out after ten years, and the community helped Wallace buy the new one so he could walk and get back to coaching wrestling to the youth of the town.
South Lake Tahoe Community Comes Through For Ryan Wallace; Receives New Leg Next Week
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/04/2014 - 6:40pm
Just one month ago the plea was made to the South Lake Tahoe community: Help Ryan Wallace raise $25,000 to replace his prosthetic leg.
As of today, the goal was met with the final boost made by the students at South Tahoe Middle School where Wallace was Wrestling Coach and Instructional Aide. "A Minute to Win It For Ryan" was presented to the kids as a way to help their mentor.
Huge Outpouring of Support for Ryan Wallace; Goal Almost Met
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/20/2014 - 7:48am
We told you about the story of South Lake Tahoe native Ryan Wallace three weeks ago. Wallace is the local wrestling coach in need of a new prosthetic leg and he needed to raise $25,000 towards a new one.
Funds Being Raised to Help South Lake Tahoe Native Ryan Wallace Get New Leg
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/27/2014 - 9:54pm
The South Lake Tahoe community is know for its ability to pull together when one of it own is in need of help, and that is evident once again with the story of Ryan Wallace. The life long local had a rare form of bone cancer which led to the amputation of his leg when he was just 19.
