Boulder, CO. - February 24, 2024

Bobbi Christensen of Lafayette, CO was named Ms. Wheelchair Colorado 2024.

Bobbi will serve as Colorado’s state titleholder for one year.  She will prepare to represent the state of Colorado and compete in the Ms. Wheelchair America 2024 National Competition in Grand Rapids, MI which will be held August 25-28, 2024.

Ms. Wheelchair Colorado and Ms. Wheelchair America do not judge beauty. Instead, the two organizations focus on recognizing the advocacy efforts, abilities, and accomplishments of women who use wheelchairs.

Bobbi was born with Cerebral Palsy (CP). However, she does not let the circumstances stop her. She lives life to the fullest and aims to shine a positive light on disabilities through advocacy and education.

During her reign, Bobbi will serve as a spokeswoman throughout the state where she can discuss awareness, acceptance, and the overall understanding of disabilities with the general public. She will have the opportunity to travel across the state, visit advocacy groups, make public appearances, and be available to conduct interviews.

Bobbi will also use her year as Ms. Wheelchair Colorado 2024 to increase disability awareness. Working with the ACL which is the Arc serving Boulder and Broomfield Counties and the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition (CCDC).

Bobbi Christenson has learned to embrace the challenges in her life and will use her disability as a learning tool.

If you would like more information about Ms. Wheelchair Colorado or to schedule an interview with Bobbi Christenson, please contact her at (720) 491-1198 or email: MSCW.BobbiChristensen2024@outlook.com

~Post by Jennifer Ochs, Vice President of our SABE chapter