Shamus

Alexis

Shamus was born and raised in Warwick, Rhode Island.  His family moved to North Kingstown, RI seven years ago, in 2001, and Shamus met Alexis at church.  They have been close friends ever since. 

Music is Shamus's true passion.  He loves all types of music and has a "DJ Center Shack" in his backyard.  Although Shamus has an extensive CD collection, vinyl records are his preference.  He likes to see those records turn!  Shamus also plays the Djembe drum and is a member of the Trudeau Center Drummers in Rhode Island.

A love of being on the water was instilled at a young age, when Shamus would enjoy boating with his father.  Shamus is now a member of the North Kingstown "Salty Dogs", Rhode Island Special Olympics Sailing Team.  Alexis is his sailing partner on the team.

Shamus is challenged cognitively and due to his cerebral palsy, has fine motor difficulties.  Despite his challenges, Shamus has learned to hold the camera and take some wonderful pictures!  Photography has become a new passion for him and he really enjoys traveling throughout Rhode Island to take pictures. 

Alexis was born and raised in Rhode Island.  She lives on the Narragansett Bay and some of her favorite things to do include kayaking and sailing.  She sails with the Rhode Island Special Olympics team and also with her father. 

Alexis loves the water and one of her favorite pictures taken for Rhode Island CanDo Cards, Inc. is the Conimicut Lighthouse image.  Alexis took the photograph while sailing on Narragansett Bay with her parents.  She also swims with the North Kingstown Special Olympics team.

Some years back, Alexis went to Washington D.C. and the local newspaper called her the "Littlest Lobbyist" for health reform.  She likes to travel and spend time with friends.  Shamus and Alexis met at church and participate in sailing together.  Growing up with arthrogryposis has posed its own challenges and causes Alexis to need a wheelchair to get around.

 

Shamus and Alexis work well as a team and take great pride in their work for Rhode Island CanDo Cards, Inc.  The company has provided both founders the opportunity to work hard and reap the benefits of their efforts.

 

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The concept of creating a business specializing in photography and notecard design was born.

CanDo Cards decides to launch a collection of cards that will represent every town and city in Rhode Island.
Field trips were coordinated so that Shamus and Alexis could visit each site and photograph the areas.

Other card collections emerge, including: Lighthouses in Rhode Island & Odds N’ Ends in Rhode Island.

CanDo Cards becomes Rhode Island Cando Cards.
Rhode Island CanDo Cards incorporates in the state of Rhode Island.

Rhode Island CanDo Cards, Incorporated is featured on the cover of
The Standard-Times: a newspaper that serves North Kingstown,
Jamestown and Exeter.

Rhode Island CanDo Cards, Incorporated launches their website and begins to  receive orders through the web.

Rhode Island CanDo Cards, Incorporated and NYLO Hotels join together in a business venture.
NYLO Hotel’s grand opening in Warwick showcased CanDo Cards in the silent auction and in every hotel room!

Rhode Island CanDo Cards, Inc. takes part in the Rhode Island Alliance for Full Participation 2008 Celebration.

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Rhode Island CanDo Cards, 2008.