Standing Again, Moving My Legs it's Happening

 

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

New York City Marathon By Way of Hand Cycle

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.  

You can support this great cause and sponsor me in the marathon by donating now:  Team Reeve

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

Reeve Big Idea- Epidural Stimulation Study

"Imagine sitting in a chair never able to move again"

 

Ground Breaking- Epidural Stimulation Study makes movement and feeling possible once again...

Dustin Shillcox, paraplegic, motivational speaker, and Reeve research participant, is excited to have been invited to the upcoming Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation private reception event on Sunday, September 27th, 2015. Dustin has been asked to briefly share his story of how he was once told he would never have movement below his chest after a horrific car accident and today he is standing and moving his legs once again. Dustin is one of 4 participants in the epidural stimulation study seeing, feeling and experiencing the effects of the ground breaking medical study. The Reeve Foundation is looking to grow the study and help others. Take a look at the heartwarming video:

 

 

Donate now:

 www.ReeveBigIdea.org

#JoinReeve

Follow Dustin and his story through social media or his blog at:

https://dustinshillcox.blogspot.com

written by Nickel Lowman