Motivational Speaker and Paraplegic, Dustin Shillcox, to participate in New York City Marathon
"November 1st is the New York City marathon and it's going to be a blast. I've been training, working out, and dieting trying to prepare myself for my first time in this marathon."
I'm going to be riding my hand cycle for Team Reeve and the goal we have right now is to raise money for The Big Idea. Most of you know that I have been blessed to be able to take part in an amazing research for spinal cord injuries and have had great results. The reason for The Big Idea is to raise 15 million dollars, so they can implant 36 more people with the epidural stimulator. When they can raise the funds, we can show the benefit that it is having on people with spinal cord injuries, then make it a procedure available for everyone. I'm going to keep pushing forward and doing everything I can to help raise money, and improve people's lives. You can support this great cause and sponsor me in the marathon by donating now: Team Reeve
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
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