Standing Frame Donation

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DSF Gear Helps Make  A Difference...

My good friend, Lizzy Pritchett, like me, is living with a spinal cord injury and she has been the best person I could ask for to have in my life. I'm so honored and glad that the Dustin Shillcox Foundation was able to make a positive impact on her life. Below is one example of how purchasing DSF Gear can make a difference. I want to say thank you for the support as we continue to make help others! -Dustin

By Lizzy Pritchett:

I am beyond thankful for the generosity of the Dustin Shillcox Foundation. The standing frame that has been donated to me has been such a blessing. I live four hours away from any physical therapy clinic that might have this kind of equipment so now that I have a standing frame at home, I can ensure that I am standing multiple times throughout the week. As most spinal cord injuries know; standing and weight-bearing helps with bone density and organ function. The Dustin Shillcox Foundation has literally helped me sustain my health.

Not only has Dustin given me a standing frame, but he has been an amazing mentor and friend. I have a C5 spinal cord injury and, with the advice and encouragement of Dustin, I went from fully doubting myself to finding my most powerful self.

Thank you Dustin Shillcox Foundation!

Learn more about Lizzy's story here. One way Dustin is helping raise awareness is through the clothing line that was recently launched, it's called DSF Gear. The proceeds benefit those with spinal cord injuries. Dustin believes in giving back and recently donated an FES Bike.  Take a look at the new clothing line and order your DSF Gear Now!

Check out my video and learn more about what The Dustin Shillcox Foundation is all about. It's about improving the moment.

I can Turn Myself on... Watch the  video to see how the stimulator implanted inside of me works.

 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

Stuck in my wheelchair. Getting into your car/truck!

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Stuck in a Wheelchair... Who would ever guess...

Dustin Shillcox, paraplegic and inspiration shares how it is done: Stuck in my chair. Getting into your car/truck...

When I get into my truck everyday, it takes me about 45 seconds to get in and out. I'm grateful that I have the ability to get in and drive my own truck even though it's hard sometime. On the days when I'm at the gym and have had a great workout the last thing I want to do is go transfer into my vehicle. On a day when it's raining, the wind is blowing or just freezing cold, those are the days when it gets frustrating. I'm not complaining this is just one thing that I do a little different than most, but now you can see how I get into my ride.

Getting into my Truck- Take One: (It's OK to Laugh)

It's not always easy, especially when my foot and leg get stuck in the chair.(Wheelchairs suck a little for this reason).

Getting into my Truck- Take Two:

This is how it's done.  

Oh yeah, remember to buckle up. I wasn't strapped in the day of my accident. Things could have been much different.

-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

Reflections from a Wheelchair...

As I've been reflecting on my life, being in a wheelchair, facing challenges that most people don't realize, I have learned quite a bit about myself. 

When I was first injured, I knew that it would be a lot of hard work and time in order for me to get back on my feet and into the life I once had. As time went on, I started to wonder if I would ever be able to walk or even stand again. 

From the beginning my family, friends, and I all hoped that I would be back on my feet in no time. After two years of hard work I had seen no progress. That's when I decided that I was no longer going to rely on hope, but have faith. I'm not talking about religion, but "faith" believing in something and knowing that it will happen. Like Jim Carry said "hope is for beggars, hope walks through fires, when faith leaps over it".

I put faith in my goal to walk again with hard work and dedication, I'm now standing, moving my legs, toes, and ankles. I've even have improvement back in my bathroom abilities and sexual functions. It may not be back to 100% but it's a good start, I'm going to keep pushing forward and having the faith that I will walk again one day.

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

Monday Motivation- Stand in Faith

Stand In Faith...

You may take standing up for granted; for a  paraplegic, standing is not an easy task, and even impossible for most! But, I've been lucky enough to participate in a cutting edge medical experiment to help people like me do just that. It gives me hope, but more than that, I have faith in my ability to walk again! (Standing is just one step closer to that goal of getting out of this wheelchair.)  What is going to motivate you today... What are you gonna do now?

 

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:

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#JoinReeve

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

https://dustinshillcox.blogspot.com

written by Nickel Lowman

Everyday is a Second Chance!

What are you gonna do now? 

I'm Dustin.... If you woke up this morning and are reading this, you have a second chance. In fact, "Everyday is a second chance." I woke up in the hospital 5 years ago with my second chance. I am the way I am, paralyzed, but with a second chance. Today, I'm working towards my second chance of learning to stand and walk again. Thanks to cutting edge spinal cord injury research, there is a second chance for others because of Christopher Reeve's  "dream of a world with empty wheelchairs." It's my goal and mission in life to create second chances by "improving the lives of people in wheelchairs, raising money for spinal cord research and giving hope to those affected by spinal cord injuries" through my foundation, The Dustin Shillcox Foundation.

 

Learn more about Dustin's story and take a look at what the Reeve Foundation is doing in honor of Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month...

The Reeve Foundation unveils a 115-square foot display window today at 10 Rockefeller Plaza. Symbol of Christopher's dream that millions may walk again.
The window space, which was donated by EHE International, will prominently feature Christopher Reeve's wheelchair throughout September, which is Spinal Cord Injury Awareness month, to help generate awareness of spinal cord injury and paralysis and inspire and galvanize passersby to support the Reeve Foundation's work.

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