The Neuroworx Wheelin' Jazz are very involved in the community. One of the missions of the team is to be role models and peers to others differently abled to let them know that life is not over because of an injury or birth defect.

We take our sport and responsibility to the community seriously. We do exhibitions at elementaries, Jr Highs, high schools, colleges, businesses, etc.. The idea is to raise awareness and shine our lights to as many as will open their eyes. We speak on the importance of accident prevention, attitude, and acceptance of those with differences. The stories of our athletes are inspiring, heart breaking, uplifting, and motivational.

More importantly, we seek to be good community members. We visit the newly injured in the hospitals and rehab centers to help the healing process and mentor them to a better quality of life. Several members of the team serve on various Boards around the valley. Some are members of the Rotary, Lions, and other charitable groups. We support other causes such as Salt Lake County Adaptive, the National Ability Center, and others.

We do public speaking to share our stories. Our athletes have a great message of endurance, tolerance, overcoming obstacles, patriotism, and community involvement. We love to share our successes, failures, insights, and humor. As one of our teammates would tell you, "Shot Happens." (He was shot as a youth.)

If you would like to have a member of the Wheelin' Jazz come to your school, organization, or business, please contact Layne Mangum at laynemangum@wheelinjazz.com.

Our teammates know all too well that accident prevention is the key to a healthy life. You won't hear us talk about shutting yourself in to avoid life and all it has to offer. Instead, we want all to be safe with whatever endeavor they are pursuing.

Part of our public presentations is to share the thoughtless actions that brought about some of the conditions we are in. We share common sense principles to help young people realize that they are not invincible; that while they go about their lives, simple safety ideas can bring them home safely at night.

The picture here is one that I took on Sept 24, 2009 at the Draper Flight Park at the Point of the Mountain. After landing, I questioned the young man of about the safety of the sport. Although he is a daredevil, he has all the right gear and takes his safety very seriously. He seeks to educate others in the proper safety protocols that he practices.