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Beyond Sport

ATHLETES FROM AROUND THE WORLD WITH THE DETERMINATION TO LIVE WITHOUT LIMITS.

Passion, emotion, enthusiasm, determination, team spirit and the support of their fellow athletes – for more than 30 years these have been our Team Sunrise values! They are athletes from all over the world, with different backgrounds, sporting achievements and disabilities that have come together - united as #TeamSunrise with one goal… ONE TEAM ONE WILL.
                            

One team one will
Live without limits.

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In Numbers:

  • Paris 2024
  • Tokyo 2020
  • Rio 2016
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Meet TEAM SUNRISE

Meet the team
Find out more about TEAM SUNRISE, outstanding athletes that embody the true power of the human spirit. Athletes who challenge themselves to do better, striving to be the best and inspiring others to do the same. Beyond Sport Ambassadors
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    Athletics
  • Basketball
  • Boccia
  • Fencing
  • Handbike
  • Hockey
  • Racing
  • Swimming
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis

"My everyday RGK Octane Sub4 is light, comfortable, easy to maneuver, and very long-lasting. It also fits perfectly—which is important at 6 feet 4 inches tall!"

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Octane Sub4

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Abdi Jama in action
Abdi Jama
Basketball

"Having a top chair as the RGK Grand Slam has definitely helped my game."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Grand Slam

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Tiga Sub4

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Alfie Hewett in action
Alfie Hewett
Tennis

"A good wheelchair like the RGK Octane Sub4 that suits your personality and lifestyle means that you can live your own life and make your dreams come true. "

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Octane Sub4

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Anton De Rooij in action
Anton De Rooij
Basketball

"The lightweight design of my RGK Elite X and how it transmits movements make my body and the chair become one."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite X

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Veypr Sub4

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Asier García in action
Asier García
Basketball

"My RGK Elite X has enhanced my game up and down the floor. It's the chair I have been the most comfortable over my 25 years of playing."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite X

My Everyday Chair:

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Bill Latham in action
Bill Latham
Basketball

"My RGK Veypr Sub4 is extremely lightweight. It is accurately made to fit my body and has a beautiful design that's tailored to both my personality and my style."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite X

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Veypr Sub4

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Carina de Rooij in action
Carina de Rooij
Basketball

"She is an advocate for inclusive sports, championing physical and mental well-being for people with disabilities."

My Sports Chair:
QUICKIE Nitrum

My Everyday Chair:

Catherine Bergan in action
Catherine Bergan
Fencing

"She is a leading star of the Canadian national women's wheelchair basketball team and a dedicated promoter of accessible sports. "

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite

My Everyday Chair:

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Cindy Ouellet in action
Cindy Ouellet
Basketball

"My Q500 M power wheelchair is specifically fitted for my needs, my throw and to be small within the throwing box."

My Sports Chair:
QUICKIE Q500 M

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Q500 M

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Claire Taggart in action
Claire Taggart
Boccia

"The RGK Grand Slam X is light, yet durable, and easy to maneuver. It's the best tennis chair I've had, and I've tried a lot of different brands."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Grand Slam X

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Octane Sub4

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Dana Mathewson in action
Dana Mathewson
Tennis

"I chose wheelchair tennis because it was a sport that I could play whilst in a wheelchair with, and against, my able-bodied friends and family."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Match Point

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Octane Sub4

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David Wagner in action
David Wagner
Tennis

"E-hockey is my greatest passion, and with the Quickie Q500, I am not only very fast and agile, but I can also rely on this wheelchair to perform at my best on the field."

My Sports Chair:
Q500 Series

My Everyday Chair:
Q500 Series

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Dennis Van Den Boomen in action
Dennis Van Den Boomen
Hockey

"My RGK Grand Slam allows me to turn super fast while still having good forward speed."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Grand Slam X

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Octane Sub4

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Diede de Groot in action
Diede de Groot
Tennis

"It's the best chair ever, and I can't imagine playing again without it. The RGK Elite CX fits perfectly with my game and gives me the extra power on court."

My Sports Chair:

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Nitrum

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Dirk Passiwan in action
Dirk Passiwan
Basketball

"My RGK Octane Sub4 enables me to do all the things in life and be part of society. It is part of me as a person and fits my style. — Wheelchair tennis legend. "

My Sports Chair:

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Octane Sub4

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Ester Vergeer in action
Ester Vergeer
Tennis

"What I like most about my Nitrum is how comfortable I feel riding it. Its rigidity, its aesthetics, and how lightweight it is."

My Sports Chair:
QUICKIE Nitrum

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Nitrum

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Gabriel Copola in action
Gabriel Copola
Table Tennis

"He excels in wheelchair tennis, securing numerous world-class titles and medals in both singles and doubles categories, continually pushing boundaries in every championship."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Grand Slam X

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Octane Sub4

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Gordon Reid in action
Gordon Reid
Tennis

"The responsiveness and slight movements of my RGK Elite X allow me to be as agile as possible, unlike any chair I have ever experienced."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite X

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Octane Sub4

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Gregg Warburton in action
Gregg Warburton
Basketball

"The Tiga Sub4 is my third RGK chair and every time we’ve refined the design down to what really suits me."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite X

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Tiga Sub4

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Hannah Dodd in action
Hannah Dodd
Basketball

"Having such a lightweight chair like the RGK Tiga means I can live my life exactly the way I want to."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Tiga

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Helen Freeman  in action
Helen Freeman
Basketball

"I feel my RGK Elite X as an extension of my body that gives me the stability and agility to compete at the highest level."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite X

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Octane Sub4

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Ignacio Ortega in action
Ignacio Ortega
Basketball

"Lightweight, stable to ride and good looking - what isn't there to like about my Quickie Krypton R wheelchair?"

My Sports Chair:

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Krypton R

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Jani Peltopuro in action
Jani Peltopuro
Handbike

"My sport represents my overcoming, a way I thought I'd forget the difficulties and innovate."

My Sports Chair:
QUICKIE Nitrum

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Nitrum

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Jovane Guissone in action
Jovane Guissone
Fencing

"Since I switched to the RGK Elite X I have been able to compete at the highest level with a chair that is designed to be an extension of my body and compliment my strengths on court."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite X

My Everyday Chair:

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Kady Dandeneau in action
Kady Dandeneau
Basketball

"What I appreciate most about the Nitrum is its sturdiness. I'm not very delicate on a day-to-day basis, and I feel it's very solid, even when I have to move it around a lot every day."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Match Point

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Nitrum

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Ksenia Chasteau in action
Ksenia Chasteau
Tennis

"The RGK Elite is the fastest, lightest, and most durable chair on the market. It has allowed me to compete on a National team level and quite literally push past the competition."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Octane Sub4

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Lindsey Zurbrugg in action
Lindsey Zurbrugg
Basketball

"The RGK Grand Slam X is by far the best wheelchair spec that I have ever had."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Grand Slam X

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Octane Sub4

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Lucy Shuker in action
Lucy Shuker
Tennis

"To me, my Krypton wheelchair means freedom of movement."

My Sports Chair:

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Krypton R

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Lucyna Kornobys in action
Lucyna Kornobys
Athletics

"My Octane Sub4 took my mobility to a new level. I feel strong, confident, and at one with my wheelchair, which has had a profound impact on my daily life."

My Sports Chair:

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Octane Sub4

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Mallory Weggemann in action
Mallory Weggemann
Swimming

"My RGK Elite X is a real gamechanger. It makes training every day very effective and allows you to compete at the highest level"

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite X

My Everyday Chair:

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Marek Wesołowski in action
Marek Wesołowski
Basketball

"The way it is built, my RGK Elite X chair is truly one with me. Maintenance is easy to do due to the durability of the chair. "

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite X

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Tiga Sub4

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Mariska Beijer in action
Mariska Beijer
Basketball

"This sport enhances mental and physical well-being through the enjoyment of the game, competition, and social interaction."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Grand Slam X

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Nitrum

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Maximilian Taucher in action
Maximilian Taucher
Tennis

"My RGK Sprint frame feels really stiff and secure, so I feel much more powerful when I race."

My Sports Chair:

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Octane Sub4

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Melanie Woods in action
Melanie Woods
Racing

"Thanks to the RGK Grand Slam X, I can play tennis at my best."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Grand Slam X

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Krypton R

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Niels Vink in action
Niels Vink
Tennis

"I regard my RGK Elite X as the best there is out there for basketball."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite X

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Tiga Sub4

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Nikola Goncin in action
Nikola Goncin
Basketball

"Chair after chair I am still deciphering - whether it’s the chair’s weight, its stiffness, or all of the above - but undeniably, there’s something special about these wheelchairs."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite X

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Octane Sub4

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Patrick Anderson in action
Patrick Anderson
Basketball

"I love the reliability and stability of my RGK Shark RS."

My Sports Chair:

My Everyday Chair:

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Sergio Garrote in action
Sergio Garrote
Handbike

"My RGK Octane Sub4 gives me true independence. It’s easy to use every day, it’s comfortable and most importantly, stylish! So I can feel and look great in any outfit!"

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite X

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Octane Sub4

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Sophie Carrigill in action
Sophie Carrigill
Basketball

"My RGK Elite provides me with a great balance of stability, quickness, and agility."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Hi Lite

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Steven Elliott in action
Steven Elliott
Basketball

"My RGK Elite X allows me to play the game the way I want to play. Allows me to move around the court in the best way possible."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite X

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Octane Sub4

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Talen Jourdan in action
Talen Jourdan
Basketball

"A versatile athlete who has excelled in Bicycle Motocross and Mountain Biking, she later redirected her sports career towards wheelchair tennis and basketball."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Octane Sub4

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Tara Llanes in action
Tara Llanes
Basketball

"My Q300 M Mini is a wheelchair with many possibilities, and despite its power and the number of features it offers, it is very small."

My Sports Chair:

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Q300 M Mini

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Teresa Perales  in action
Teresa Perales
Swimming

"My RGK Elite CX is comfortable, responsive, and looks great."

My Sports Chair:

My Everyday Chair:

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Terry Bywater in action
Terry Bywater
Basketball

"Thanks to the RGK Elite X, I can practice my sport at the highest level. It's simply the best basketball wheelchair on the market today."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite X

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Octane Sub4

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Thomas Böhme in action
Thomas Böhme
Basketball

"You can't be a world-class rider without the right equipment!"

My Sports Chair:

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Nitrum

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Vico Merklein in action
Vico Merklein
Handbike

"My RGK Octane FX makes my life easier and helps me get where I want to go."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Grand Slam X

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Octane FX

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ZHU Zhenzhen in action
ZHU Zhenzhen
Tennis

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German & Canadian National Basketball Team

Official Sponsor

We are proud to be the official equipment sponsor of the German and Canadian national wheelchair basketball teams, both men's and women's, and are confident that we can significantly contribute to their success with our customized RGK high-performance basketball wheelchairs. We are true believers of the power of sport to bring people of different backgrounds and across all borders together and help them achieve their dreams.

 

Beyond Sport Ambassadors

Meet the team

Meet our exceptional individuals who embody the essence of passion and perseverance. While they may not compete in sports, they excel in diverse fields such as arts, science, technology, and community. Each of them is dedicated to pushing the limits of their potential and making a significant impact in their respective domains. 

"In life, despite the setbacks, don't give up. Fight for your dreams. — Olympic skier, and pilot at World Rally Championship and Rally Dakar. "

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Octane Sub4

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Albert Llovera Lifestyle pose
Albert Llovera
Rally Driver

"The Q400 M gives me the independence I need. Elevation is freedom; it lifts me to new heights, literally. And the tilt function is my daily ally."

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Q400 M

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Alejandro Bocija Lifestyle pose
Alejandro Bocija
Influencer

"The light weight and compact dimensions make my RGK Tiga the perfect companion for every day."

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Tiga

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Alain Tuor Lifestyle pose
Alain Tuor
Rehab Technician

"An accident thwarted his dream of becoming a football star, but now he raises awareness about the reality of living with disabilities by sharing his personal experiences on social media."

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Nitrum

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Ander Arteagabeitia Lifestyle pose
Ander Arteagabeitia
Influencer

"He is an advocate for accessible travel and a blogger keen on exploring the world. He ensures to live life to the fullest and encourages others to do the same."

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Q500 M

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Cory Lee Lifestyle pose
Cory Lee
Travel Blogger

"She has loved swimming since childhood. After becoming paralysed, she found happiness in the water once again and is now dedicated to helping others return to the activities they used to love too."

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Nitrum

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Eden Schroeder Lifestyle pose
Eden Schroeder
Influencer

"My Nitrum wheelchair allows me to pursue my greatest passion, namely dancing. To me this means freedom, expression, discovery and much more."

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Nitrum

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Florent Devlesaver Lifestyle pose
Florent Devlesaver
Dancer

"A former athlete, he is now a motivational author and speaker who believes that disability is a state of mind more than a condition of the body."

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Nitrum

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Florian Sitzmann  Lifestyle pose
Florian Sitzmann
Author

"I am proud to represent RGK and Quickie wheelchairs, which provide me with the comfort and freedom that fits my active lifestyle in addition to being beautiful and lightweight."

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Veypr Sub4

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Genevieve Halle Lifestyle pose
Genevieve Halle
Creative Designer

"He is the reason the 'Wings for Life' Spinal Cord Research Foundation exists, with the aim of finding a cure for spinal cord injuries."

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Nitrum

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Hannes Kinigadner Lifestyle pose
Hannes Kinigadner
Businessman

"Freedom is an understatement! It's so nice to go down walking trails, over sandhills or simply zip along the footpath with the Extreme X8. "

My Everyday Chair:

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Jaimen Hudson Lifestyle pose
Jaimen Hudson
Videographer

"My Nitrum wheelchair plays an important role in my life; it gives me freedom and independence. It also complements my outfits and looks stylish and high fashion!"

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Nitrum

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Katharina Hesener Lifestyle pose
Katharina Hesener
Influencer

"Wheelchair travel blogger who explores the world in her QS5X, advocating for inclusive travel and sharing barrier-free destinations and routes with the community."

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE QS5 X

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Kim Lumelius Lifestyle pose
Kim Lumelius
Influencer

"Former elite swimmer since the age of three and one of Germany's most prominent disabled athletes, she is now a distinguished keynote speaker."

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Tiga Sub4

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Kirsten Bruhn Lifestyle pose
Kirsten Bruhn
Keynote Speaker

"Sport has shaped and defined who I am and what I do in life. As a journalist, I have been lucky enough to report from some of the biggest sporting events in the world. "

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Nitrum

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Martin Dougan Lifestyle pose
Martin Dougan
TV Presenter

"Renowned Polish singer and songwriter, she proudly represented Poland in Eurovision 2015. Now, she enjoys life to the fullest in her Xenon folding wheelchair."

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Xenon²

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Monika Kuszynska  Lifestyle pose
Monika Kuszynska
Singer

"Former motocross professional, he is an inspiring personality in the world of motorcycling. He proves that with passion, dedication, and a positive attitude, great things can be achieved in life. "

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Nitrum

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Pit Beirer Lifestyle pose
Pit Beirer
Motorsport Director

"Former mountain biker and ambassador for the 'Wings for Life' Spinal Cord Research Foundation, he now runs an international sports communications agency and has coached numerous cycling stars."

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE QS5 X

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Tarek Rasouli Lifestyle pose
Tarek Rasouli
Businessman

"Passionate about sports, travel, and adventures, he has become an inspirational figure on social media following a life-changing accident. He shares his daily experiences with a positive outlook."

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Octane Sub4

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Rubén Nova Lifestyle pose
Rubén Nova
Influencer

"My Nitrum gives me the freedom I need to travel light and safe wherever I go."

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Nitrum

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Tirzah López Lifestyle pose
Tirzah López
Influencer

"He is the driving force behind the 'Wings for Life' Spinal Cord Research Foundation. "

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Nitrum

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Wolfgang Illek Lifestyle pose
Wolfgang Illek
Philanthropist

"I was raised a fighter and knew giving up was absolutely not an option. This chair has taken me to some pretty wild places and enabled me to continue to live a full life."

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Nitrum

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Zac Wolfe Lifestyle pose
Zac Wolfe
Inclusion advocate / Influencer

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Believe. Live. Inspire.
RGKOver twenty-five years ago, we observed the wheelchair market and decided to change it radically, to provide each wheelchair user with the potential to live their life to the full with a chair fit for each individual purpose. Today we continue to innovate, so that you can believe, live, inspire. The freedom to explore, to go further, to maximise your potential and achieve your goals are our prime motivators. A product that will be an integral part of your core being is our aim.
Live without limits
QUICKIE/SOPURThe QUICKIE /SOPUR range of sports and everyday wheelchairs raise the bar for what a high performance wheelchair should be. Styled by designers and using ultra-light materials, they are wheelchairs that raise the bar for perfect driving ergonomics. Our TEAM SUNRISE athletes embody the power and spirit of "Live without Limits" - now find out more about the sports and everyday wheelchairs that power their passion. Everyday Wheelchairs
Believe. Live. Inspire.
RGKOver twenty-five years ago, we observed the wheelchair market and decided to change it radically, to provide each wheelchair user with the potential to live their life to the full with a chair fit for each individual purpose. Today we continue to innovate, so that you can believe, live, inspire. The freedom to explore, to go further, to maximise your potential and achieve your goals are our prime motivators. A product that will be an integral part of your core being is our aim.

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