FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Erica Rakowicz [email protected] Communication Specialist, Community Relations Canton Public Library 734-397-0999 ext 1245 Photos: Courtesy of Zach Gowen Zach Gowen of American Ninja Warrior and WWE visits CPL CANTON, MI -- Zach Gowen lost his leg to cancer at 8 years old, became the first one-legged professional wrestler in history, signed a three-year contract with the WWE, appeared on American Ninja Warrior, and on July 23 you can learn about his experiences and do yoga alongside him at the Canton Public Library. Gowen’s story doesn’t stop there- he supports The Range of Motion Project (ROMP) which is a nonprofit whose mission is to provide high quality prosthetic care while unlocking human potential in underserved populations across the world. “The cause is important to me because I possess the gift of being mobile and I want to share that gift with as many people I can,” Gowen said. “Eighty percent of the world’s amputees live in developing countries and of those, only two percent have access to appropriate prosthetic care.” On July 23, while Gowen visits CPL, amputees will climb mountains in ten different countries in support of ROMP and the Americans with Disabilities Act. In honor of that climb, Gowen will host a ROMP documentary at the library and show his skills with a DDP Yoga movement demo with patrons. “To show solidarity for the group of amputees climbing Mt. Cayambe in Ecuador at the exact same time, we’ll be pushing our bodies to the limit with a DDPYoga session that I’ll be leading,” Gowen said. Patrons can bring their own yoga mat or blanket, wear comfortable clothing and practice the yoga that keeps Gowen strong. Gowen will also show “In Extremity,” a documentary about the group of amputees who attempted to summit Mt. Cayambe last year, and patrons can enjoy a snack during the documentary. A question and answer portion with Gowen will follow the festivities. “If I can be in a position to help raise that two percent, then I feel obligated to do all I can,” he said. “Without my team and the gift of being mobile, I wouldn’t have access to the quality of life I do now. I want to provide that access for as many people possible.” Gowen will be at the library from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and the program is open to all ages. No previous yoga experience is necessary to attend. For more information on Gowen and his journey, visit www.zachgowen.com. For more information on the library program, visit www.cantonpl.org or call the library at 734-397-0999. ### .