Changes- You will be defined by how you handle it

Own the Moment

It's hard to believe that winter is almost here, time flies! From winter, summer, fall, and spring I try to enjoy every moment possible even when things are going horribly wrong. Life will through us curve balls and things change, but we all own the moment, we get to decide on the choices we make and that will determine the outcome of your future. When times are hard keep pushing forward, because you're not going to be defined by the challenge you come up against, but you'll be defined by how handle it. Make that choice and improve your situation and inspire others to do the same!! -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

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

Back to GR

I just got back to Green River from Salt Lake and last night I went on my blind date and that went really well. While I was in Salt Lake I had the opportunity to try out the re-walk and that's robotic legs that you put on and it gets you up and walking around. It was awesome!! I also stopped by Neuroworx to say hi and visit all my friends and that's were I use to do my therapy.

Now its off to the Gym to get my workout on and do some work with the stimulator!!!

I'm just starting to blog

I'm sitting here at my sister's house and I've decided to start a blog about my life. As I continue to work towards my goal to be a motivational speaker I want to share my story along the way...my ups and downs, work out goals, travels and passion to speak out about the honor I've had to be an epidural stimulation recipient.

With a T5 complete spinal cord injury (paralyzed from the chest down) this procedure has allowed me to move my legs, toes and ankles and receive progress in autonomic functions.  My quest is to provide information of the research and inspire hope for others faced with spinal cord injuries.

I plan to share details about working out in a wheelchair, my progress with the research, my efforts to be a motivational speaker and other struggles faced daily by people living with disability.