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Outdoor Life in A Wheelchair...

Before my car accident and back/spinal injury (that caused paralysis) one of my favorite things to do was be in the mountains, hiking, seeing beautiful scenery, and enjoying the outdoors. It's been hard for me getting back into doing all the activities that I use to do. It's helpful to talk with others and learn a different way on how to make things happen. 

For me, getting back into the mountains in the winter time, I now use a snowmobile and in the summer I've been on a track chair. So its pretty cool, finding new adaptive equipment that can allow me to enjoy and do the things that I love doing!!

-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 avaibalility 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