A Lake City Woman’s Dying Wish Was to See the Grand Canyon. Virtual Reality Made It Possible, by Aaron Farrar

“Brenda Polson battled Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) for several years. She received a Stage 4 diagnosis, which ended up being terminal.”

“Through it all, there was just one thing Brenda desperately wanted to do.”

“‘She has always wanted to go to the Grand Canyon,’ said Brenda’s daughter, Elizabeth.”

“Physically going was out of the question since Brenda was bedridden and in hospice care.”

“David Stoller with a company called Rendever stepped in to help. Rendever, which was established in 2016, is known for creating social experiences using virtual reality.”

“The company provided Brenda with a virtual reality trip to the Grand Canyon. It was an experience she shared with her daughter and son-in-law.”

“‘Even though I know I was just standing there in a room, I was still on an adventure with her that was not possible at that time,’ Elizabeth said.”

“Elizabeth said her mother had the time of her life.”

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