Making Mom Proud

So What Would Make Mom Proud?

It's Mothers Day...
What could you do today to make Mom proud? What would mom say? How would she respond? It's Stand Up Sunday- What do you stand for?

Have you ever overheard Mom say something about you that surprised you? Maybe she was bragging to one of her friends or sisters or even a grandparent? What did she say? How did it make you feel? Maybe you have never overheard a conversation like this before? What would you want her to say? What would feel really good to hear, that maybe she has never said directly to you?

Everyone has a different relationship with Mom and on this Mother's Day, consider taking one step in your life towards a goal you want to achieve. Or take one step away from something you want to give up. Taking action is the best way to be proud of yourself and get the attention of others who are also proud of you. Even if Mom will never know about your accomplishments, its worth taking the steps forward to reach your goals. Someone is sure to be proud of you. 

What Do I Stand For? 

Meet Dustin, Dustin is now paralyzed and  has been implanted with the Epidural Stimulation Device that allows him to stand, he is one of four in the world with this technology. Dustin participates in marathons and is an advocate and ambassador for the WINGS FOR LIFE WORLD RUN  that took place today, Mother's Day, May 8th.  Dustin believes in sharing this great success so that it can "further the efforts to elevate awareness of sufferers of spinal cord injuries, and to help raise money to expand and extend the epidural stimulation study to more people. With 100% of Wings for Life World Run entry fees going directly to fund spinal cord injury research, you too can help make that dream a reality" for others.  Take the steps you are capable of and help make a difference for someone and make mom proud! After-all, it's Mother's Day. -Nickel

Dustin wants to make a difference. So he started his own clothing line. Take a look at the new gear and order your DSF Gear Now!

Check out my video and learn more about what The Dustin Shillcox Foundation is all about. It's about improving the moment.

I can Turn Myself on... Watch the  video to see how the stimulator implanted inside of me works.

 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

What are you running from?

What if you were to run to make a difference?

Do you find yourself running from something? Maybe it's getting out and taking the next step towards a healthy lifestyle. Maybe it's taking the next step in your relationship or in mending a relationship. Maybe it's asking for the raise that you have been working so hard for.  Maybe it's nothing specific and you are running away from your life? Maybe it's that you are running away from reality?

Well, what if, I were to challenge you to do something different today? What if you were to just take one step towards one of your goals. It doesn't have to be a big step, but what if, you just took one step closer. What if, you sent a quick message just to let someone know you are thinking of them, or are sorry because of how something went down in the past. What if, you sent your boss a request to take time to sit down with you and finally get around to your annual review that has never happened in the past 5 years. What if, you took a step towards improving your life and making a new commitment to be better. What if, you stood up and faced reality and asked for help?

What if, you were to wake up one day and realize you could not stand up or walk. What if, the doctors told you that you would never walk again? What if,  life ended as you know it? Would you continue running from your reality, or would you start to do something different and hope that slight changes could change your reality? When you make these small shifts, you start to gain momentum and start moving in a different direction. Dustin chose to do just that and now works everyday to help make a difference in his life as well as the lives of others. 

Dustin has been implanted with the Epidural Stimulation Device that allows him to once again stand. Something once thought impossible.  Dustin participates in marathons and is an advocate and ambassador for the upcoming WINGS FOR LIFE WORLD RUN on May 8th.  Dustin believes this will "further his efforts to elevate awareness of sufferers of spinal cord injuries, and to help raise money to expand and extend the epidural stimulation study to more people. With 100% of Wings for Life World Run entry fees going directly to fund spinal cord injury research, you can help make that dream a reality." Dustin is doing this run to help make a difference. What could you do make a difference? What if, you were to run for those who can't? What if, you were to run to make a difference? What if, today you made a choice to make a difference, what then? 

-Nickel

Dustin wants to make a difference. So he started his own clothing line. Take a look at the new gear and order your DSF Gear Now!

Check out my video and learn more about what The Dustin Shillcox Foundation is all about. It's about improving the moment.

I can Turn Myself on... Watch the  video to see how the stimulator implanted inside of me works.

 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