Hope on the Green: How the VertaCat is changing the game for disabled golfers

At the Mee-Kwon Golf Course, on a bright sunny day, Todd Landfried and Hope Kittel are playing a round of golf, something that brings them great joy.

Being out on the green is a major milestone for the pair — there was a time when golfing seemed like an impossible dream. Todd lost his ability to walk after a snowmobiling accident in February of 2022. Given a second chance at life, Todd is now determined to get back to the things he loves and he's helping others along the way.

"It’s about helping others like Hope get back out on the golf course and enjoy the games they used to enjoy," said Todd.

He started the Stand Up and Play Foundation Eastern Wisconsin Chapter a few months ago. It's a nonprofit that provides wheelchair users and others with impaired mobility the opportunity to engage in recreational activities by using a mobility device called the VertaCat.

While out on the green, Hope couldn't stop smiling. She's had a love for golf since she was a child and even won a state title with her high school team. However, Hope says she has struggled with health issues throughout her life, and things took a dramatic turn in March of 2023.

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