Tag: Inspiration
Ricky “Bobby” James: a Remarkable Story of Perseverance
He lives by the one word: Perseverance. His goals and dreams are being fulfilled with each challenge that comes his way.
He has raced in...
Flying Against the Odds
In 2004, a skydiving accident left Jim Carlaccini with a T-12 complete spinal cord injury. Always having an interest for aviation since a young...
Walking 500 Miles for SCI
Carolina Gonzalez-Bunster is walking 500 miles in 32 days.
Beginning on August 1, Gonzalez-Bunster, 26, will be embarking on an 800-kilometer walk, just under the...
Paralyzed teen still surfing… and now his dog is, too
What makes a bad day? Is it missing the bus? Spilling coffee on your new shirt? Leaving your wallet at home?
For Patrick Ivison,...
‘You’ve got to keep going’
Jill Mason embodies challenges, successes of people living with spinal-cord injuries
One of the annoying things about life with two paralyzed legs is time, Jill...
She sings, she dances, all from her wheelchair
Ali Stroker is a ball of energy. It is exhausting just being in the room with her. Ali came by our offices the other...
Spinal Cord Injuries – Is there Hope?
Turning tragic events into opportunities for others
There are many flashing lights in our lives – when we see “green” we speed right on through...
At 6 mph, Darrell Gwynn still presses on
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) -The phone is ringing in Darrell Gwynn's office, which is filled with reminders of a life that nearly ended two decades...
‘Incredible’ Journey- From Paralyzed to Helping Others Walk
New Therapy Helped Janne Kouri Walk Again, Inspired Him to Help Others
On August 5, 2006, Janne Kouri dove into the ocean off California and...
Andy’s mountain chair challenge
A SEVENOAKS man is tackling Snowdon for charity less than a year after being paralysed in an accident.
Andy Adamson, 27, of Chipstead Lane, said...
