Shillcox Strong: The Big Idea

Who would you be start struck to meet?

Sitting back stage in the greenroom getting ready to go on stage for The Salt Conference, Dustin shared with me about his unsuspecting meeting. Now you may wonder with BIG names like Will Smith, Ron Howard, Kobe Bryant, Caitlyn Jenner and Cameron & Tyler Winklevoss that he would be sharing the stage with, how could one be unsuspecting? Well I share this because I would be just as unsuspecting- if I even noticed, or happened to recognize who was sitting next to me. Let's just say when you don't watch much TV you don't often recognize the stars. And being as I'm not one who is usually star struck, I can relate to Dustin's experience. So Dustin, tell us who you didn't recognize and how it all went down after you were introduced and even then what happened....

It's Sunday and I'm sharing Dustin's pictures from the recent Salt Conference in Las Vegas... There are no days off when you are working at reaching your goals, but Dustin I suggest you turn on the TV every now and again and you may recognize who you are sitting next to (I'll do the same and we may just be star struck.)- Nickel

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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

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written by Nickel Lowman

Motivational Speaker and Paraplegic, Dustin Shillcox, to participate in New York City Marathon

"November 1st is the New York City marathon and it's going to be a blast. I've been training, working out, and dieting trying to prepare myself for my first time in this marathon."

I'm going to be riding my hand cycle for Team Reeve and the goal we have right now is to raise money for The Big Idea. Most of you know that I have been blessed to be able to take part in an amazing research for spinal cord injuries and have had great results. The reason for The Big Idea is to raise 15 million dollars, so they can implant 36 more people with the epidural stimulator. When they can raise the funds, we can show the benefit that it is having on people with spinal cord injuries, then make it a procedure available for everyone. I'm going to keep pushing forward and doing everything I can to help raise money, and improve people's lives.