New York City Marathon

Hand Cycling- Because Running is Not An Option...Yet...

On November 1st I will be taking my hand cycle 26 miles in the New York City marathon, and can't wait!! I will be riding for Team Reeve and this will be my first time at this event. There is going to be over 50,000 people in the race, so I'm sure its going to be an experience I'll never forget. I try and ride my bike 4 times a week and making sure that I go at least 14 or more miles each day. Between all the dieting, working out, and biking I'm feeling pretty good about myself and can't wait to see what happens. Stay tuned!!!!
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-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

written by Nickel Lowman

The Big Idea- Dreaming of Walking Again

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

Who's your Superman??

We all have heroes in our lives; the ones we look up to, and who keep us motivated and pushing forward. For me, I have a lot of people that I look up to and who won't let me give up, no matter how rough it gets!! One person in particular is Christopher Reeve, this is a guy that I've never met before, but I have had the privilege to work with his foundation. The amazing things the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation is doing and have done has given me more drive, belief in myself and  for the future of people in wheelchairs! I have had a great opportunity to be a part of research program for spinal cord injuries and at first the only goal in my mind was to get up out of this wheelchair and walk again. As I've been a part of the research project, I have seen great progress and have realized that my goals not only to walk again, but it's more important to me, that we all do this together. 

 

Christopher Reeve said "I dream of a world with empty wheelchairs."

I'm going to keep pushing forward and doing everything I can to inspire others and help get us closer to the dream that Christopher Reeve had. Who are the heroes in your life? It's important to let them know how they make you feel and keep pushing forward. Remember: gratitude is an attitude. I am thankful for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation and everyone who works there; they are doing great things and bettering people's lives!
-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

written by Nickel Lowman