Stand Up Sunday... No Days Off!
Every Sunday I'm going to post a picture or video of me standing up. It's because of cutting edge spinal cord research and technology, I can do this. Currently, I only one of 4 people in the world implanted with this spinal cord stimulator. I
work with my stimulator everyday, not only to improve myself and quality of life, but more
importantly, to provide the best information I can for the research. By doing this, it
will become a treatment that everyone (paralysis patients) can get! Together we all
can work towards our dream, to walk again! The pictures of me standing
on Sunday are to show that I work everyday with the stimulator 7 days a
week no days off! -Dustin
Check out my video and learn more about what The Dustin Shillcox Foundation is all about. It's about improving the moment.
Every Sunday I'm going to post a picture or video of me standing up. It's because of cutting edge spinal cord research and technology, I can do this. Currently, I only one of 4 people in the world implanted with this spinal cord stimulator. I
work with my stimulator everyday, not only to improve myself and quality of life, but more
importantly, to provide the best information I can for the research. By doing this, it
will become a treatment that everyone (paralysis patients) can get! Together we all
can work towards our dream, to walk again! The pictures of me standing
on Sunday are to show that I work everyday with the stimulator 7 days a
week no days off! -Dustin
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
