Wheelchairs Suck

Life in a Wheelchair...

I've been in a wheelchair now for 5 years, and I want people to understand what I mean when I say, "I've enjoyed my life and I wouldn't change anything." I know and I feel the same way when someone say's that this wheelchairs sucks and I wish I had the use of my legs. 

That's something I wish too, but this wheelchair doesn't define me it's not me. It might be something that's happen to me, but I'm not going to let it control my life. When I say I wouldn't change anything I'm  talking about the life I've lived. I now have amazing new friends and experiences! 

No matter what challenges you have to deal with, it's going to be up to you to overcome and the choices you make that will decide what happens in the future. I'm going to keep living my life to the fullest and enjoy each the moment, because you never know when something is going to happen.

-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

Faith Looks Up...Inspiration from a Wheelchair

What Are You Gonna Do Now?

Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote "Sorrow Looks Back, Worry Looks Around, Faith Looks Up." 

Sorry. Worry. Faith.--- After Dustin lost the use of his body and functions from the chest down, he realized he needed to look up in faith and keep going. Hope was not enough, he must take action if he was to ever use his legs and gain function back. After being implanted with a stimulator, Dustin became one of 4 people in the world to benefit from the use of the cutting edge technology. Dustin is looking up in faith and preparing for an upcoming New York City Marathon. Dustin would love to share his story with you and your team when looking for motivation. Its about Faith, and he's not talking about religion.

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