The Christopher Reeve Foundation has started The Big Idea; it is a campaign geared to raise 15 million dollars so that 36 more people can be implanted with the epidural stimulator (similar to the one I have). I will be participating in the upcoming New York City Marathon to help raise funds.
The Bigger Goal behind The Big Idea: "When the benefits show how much of an improvement the stimulators are having on people, then they can make this a treatment that everyone with spinal cord injuries can have. The stimulator can improve our quality of life and the over all heath for people with spinal cord injuries, ultimately reaching our dream to walk again."
Earlier this month, I had the best time meeting with Chris Bridgman and his family in California where they put on a wonderful event for The Big Idea!! It's exciting to see people coming together as we all work towards the dream that Christopher Reeve had, a world with empty wheelchairs.
-Dustin
Get Involved:
You can donate to this great spinal cord project by sponsoring me in the upcoming New York City Marathon
About Dustin:
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
Help Dustin reach a personal goal to meet Ellen DeGeneres, so that he can share his story on her show and help raise awareness for people like himself in wheelchairs.- Share his story on social media, tag him @Shillcox13 #DustinShillcoxFoundation and Ellen, maybe we too can help Ellen reach her goal of getting on the air in the UK. #EllenDeGeneres @TheEllenShow #GetElleyOnTheTelly
written by Nickel Lowman
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