Paraplegic Making Medical History

Ask Dr. Nandi Medical TV Show...

Dustin Shillcox, a paraplegic implanted with an epidural stimulation device  is scheduled to head out to Wixom, Michigan this weekend to record an episode on the Ask Dr. Nandi Medical TV Show, a Detroit based public television station.  Dustin is excited to share about his experience and life changing opportunity to be a part of the medical breakthrough that has helped him stand and start to gain movement back in his lower extremities after being told he would never have feeling again from the chest down because of the horrific accident that left him as a paraplegic. There are only 6 people in the world with this cutting edge medical research opportunity. Dustin is currently training for the New York Marathon and is sharing his  motivational story to help others find their faith in the ability to also defy the odds of medicine. The Ask Dr. Nandi TV show airs nationally to 85 million homes in 79 countries. Dustin says life is more than being in a wheelchair, It's about  "Improving the lives of people in wheelchairs, raising money for spinal cord research and giving hope to those affected by spinal cord injuries."

Dustin Shillcox’s life drastically changed when he was in a car accident August 2010 and sustained major spinal cord damage, a broken upper arm, collapsed lungs, broken ribs, cracked sternum & mild brain injury. Dustin’s complete T-5 spinal cord injury (SCI) left him with no feeling below his mid-chest, causing paralysis from the chest down.

Now paralyzed, and living his life in a wheel chair, Dustin was told he would never again be able to move below his waist again, but after participating in a cutting edge SCI research project, at the University of Kentucky in Louisville, he is now able to move his legs and stand once again. Dustin is living his life to the fullest, sharing his story, journey of overcoming obstacles, and faith while raising funds for spinal cord research. Through his motivational speaking and the Dustin Shillcox Foundation, he is helping to improve the lives of people in wheelchairs.

Dustin delivers an inspiring message about never giving up, and the power of a positive attitude in his speech "What Are You Gonna Do Now?" Inquire about Dustin's availability to speak at your next business meeting, conference, charity event, school, church or graduation event. If you are looking to inspire your crowd to overcome personal challenges, and motivate into action, Dustin needs to be your next call! 307.870.6764

written by Nickel Lowman