‘There’s no disability on that ice:’

Written By Alicia Thompson

Army veteran is one of the best para bobsledders in the world.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Inspired to serve his country after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Will Castillo joined the U.S. Army.

This path to where he is today is as meandering as an iced chicane, which is apropos, because he now gets to travel the globe as one of the top para bobsledders in the world.

Yes, you read that correctly – despite living in Orlando, Castillo competes in a sport that most Floridians can only imagine.

… Today, Castillo is the one of the best para bobsledders in the world.

“Once I gave my life to God, I started to show up to things,” Castillo said. “I kept showing up and kept showing up and eventually, I ended up going to the top of the track. Now I compete throughout the world representing the U.S.A.”

And compete he does. For the 2022-23 season, he was ranked as the number one para bobsledder in the world by the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation…

Alicia Thompson

Alicia Thompson, Cre8or and Founder of Thompsoncre8 marketing & design. Based in San Diego, California. Thompsoncre8 is a remote marketing firm offering services for any design need. Alicia is willing to take on the hard projects – all the while guaranteeing satisfaction and efficient turnarounds. Alicia is an experienced senior graphic designer, creative director and marketer with small business and corporate industry experience.

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