Domonic grew up in a small town in western Michigan on a “hobby farm” around horses, goats, chickens and nature. An athlete from the start, he competed in little league baseball, track and field, basketball, wrestling, and soccer. Domonic was outgoing, to say the least.
After a traumatic car wreck in December of 1994 at the age of 16 that left him a T5-6 paraplegic, Domonic has continued to chase down opportunities and adventures wherever they may crop up. From the day his wheels hit the ground out of the hospital, he has competed in wheelchair marathons, basketball and road raced handcycles. Beyond being a competitive athlete, he has also maintained that adventurous spirit, backpacking around the world (19 countries, so far…) and getting his wheels dirty on the trails all around the United States.
Domonic loves to try all sorts of new things. Now, more than 25 years post-injury, he continues to get out there, and help others to “do likewise.” Domonic founded the company eXtreme Abilities and has organized outdoor adventures and training clinics in southern California, Arizona, as well as creating a satellite program in China (Krankin’ Thru China). He also helps with one-on-one peer mentoring and support group meetings in Arizona with various organizations. Over the years, Domonic has been actively speaking at schools around the southwest, motivating and educating children of all ages.
For more information about Domonic, check out his website www.extremeabilities.com and follow his adventures around the world.
