Many people want to enjoy the rail trail and it鈥檚 scenery, but don鈥檛 have the mobility needed to ride a bicycle or walk long distances.

Steve Skultety wanted to make the rail trail experience more accessible, so he built and attached a trailer to his scooter so he could give people rides on the rail trail.

鈥淭he aim of this endeavour of mine is to provide an opportunity for those people that do not have the physical ability to walk or ride a bike,鈥� said Skultety.

The Vernon man said that the scooter ride makes it so many people with limited mobility can even join their sons or daughters on their bicycle outings and chat with them, something they couldn鈥檛 have done otherwise.

Twenty years ago, Skultety suffered a stroke which disabled his left arm and leg. Intense rehab helped Skultety to recover, but it still gave him a new perspective.

鈥淚t gave me an inside knowledge about what a disabled person is coping with, or those that no longer have the strength to do things that more abled people do,鈥� said Skultety.

Then 11 years ago, Skultety was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. After a risky surgery, he was told he had about 10 more years to live.

This Labor Day will mark 10 years since that surgery.

鈥淲hatever time I have left, I鈥檒l do my best to help others to enjoy things while they can,鈥� said Skultety.

Taking a ride from Skultety will cost you a total of $0.

With a sunny Father鈥檚 Day coming up, Skultety recommends arranging a ride with him as a cost-free outing for you and your father.

鈥淚 would love to see if we could find someone to go on Father鈥檚 Day, willing to walk or ride a bike beside us for the outing,鈥� said Skultety

If you would like to arrange a scooter ride for you or a loved one with limited mobility, contact Skultety at skultetys.81@gmail.com.

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