Showing posts with label reeve foundation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label reeve foundation. Show all posts

Sunday, May 1, 2016

Headed to Vegas for the Salt Conference

Inspire. Connect. Invite.

Dustin is headed to Las Vegas next week to share his success at The Salt Conference, a 4 day conference known as the Superbowl Hedge Fund Conference. Designed as an environment to "Learn. Network. And Feel the Power" Dustin Shillcox will share the stage with big names like Will Smith, Ron Howard, Kobe Bryant, Caitlyn Jenner and Cameron & Tyler Winklevoss.






http://www.saltconference.com/speakers/shillcox.html
Considered as "Provocative, and a wider band of thinking" the conference will be powered with high energy.


But that's all next week and today is Stand Up Sunday, where Dustin shows us his commitment to work his body daily using the technology that allows his paralyzed body to "work". Not only does Dustin work out regularly to be sure he is building his upper body strength, so that he can support himself he works out with his epidural stimulator daily to exercise his core and put the technology to use that allows him to stand up and feel the succcess that doctors told him he would never experience.  Dustin is one of a few people in the world with this technology implanted inside of them, and he is the only one using it to it's full capacity. Dustin will share more about this technology at the upcoming Salt Conference in Las Vegas on May 12th, 2016, when he represents the Reeve Foundation.
 
We are 19 weeks into the new year, 2016. "What are you gonna do now" to make sure today, tomorrow and this week you experience a  moment, day or week that brings you closer your success? Are you making memories and working towards your goals? I am; No days off! Standing up everyday!

Take a look at the new clothing line and order your DSF Gear Now!





http://www.dustinshillcox.com/home.html

https://youtu.be/CcuKFXLgsoc

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


https://www.linkedin.com/pub/dustin-shillcox/102/5a0/b60

written by Nickel Lowman

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

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

https://www.linkedin.com/pub/dustin-shillcox/102/5a0/b60

written by Nickel Lowman

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

day 1

I got up this morning and made a few phone calls trying to schedule some time with a coach to help me polish up my speech. I'm also working on trying to get people to sign up for the World Run that is on May 3rd and the proceeds go towards spinal cord research set up by Wings for Life. I also created my own team with the Christopher Reeve Foundation trying to raise $36,000 to fuel breakthrough research and ensure others are just as lucky. Be a hero and #JoinReeve by donating on my page. Every $1 counts. Together we are unstoppable. #TeamReeve http://bit.ly/DShillcox

So I've had a busy morning now off to the gym for a good workout and practice with my stimulator!