My grandfather, while I’ve never known him as an adult has taught me the power of persistence. His very life emulated this to the highest degree. As a teen, he was driven to succeed in sports. Paul dedicated day after day to training to his cycling races and speed skating […]
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The Power and Impact of Paul Leimkuehler on Youth Challenge
For over three decades, Mary Sue (Anter) Tanis the founder of Youth Challenge, who was mentored by Paul Leimkuehler, has been on a mission to help improve the health and quality of life for children with physical disabilities by providing opportunities for them to have fun through physical and social activity. […]
Read MoreRemembering Paul Leimkuehler and All Servicemen Awarded with The Purple Heart
Our country has seen many brave men and women don the uniform of the armed forces of the United States of America and fight for our freedom. Luckily, lots of these soldiers come home safe and sound, but some end up having to sacrifice a little more than others in […]
Read MoreFirst Day of Filming Documentary on Paul Leimkuehler
On Thursday, August 20 we had our first day of filming Fresh Tracks. My dad Bill, my uncles Jon and Bob, and my aunt Paulette were all interviewed about their father—Paul Leimkuehler. They spent the entire day sharing stories of growing up and the impact he had on the skiing […]
Read MorePaul Leimkuehler Inducted into West Tech High School Hall of Fame for Impact on Adaptive Skiing and Prosthetics
When the United States entered World War II, thousands of young men made untold sacrifices for their country. My grandfather, Paul Leimkuehler, was one of them. A 1938 graduate of West Tech High School in Cleveland, Ohio, my grandfather fought in the Battle of the Bulge as a second lieutenant […]
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